Edo Famous Spots: Kameido Ume Yashiki
Painted by Utagawa Hiroshige I 1842-1845 (Tempō14-Kouka 2) Tokyo Shiryō Collection 0531-C3

Ume Yashiki in Kameido was the most famous spot for ume (plum blossom) in the suburbs of Edo. It is famous for the "Garyubai" which resembles a dragon lying down in a coiled position ("ga" means lying down, "ryu" means dragon and "bai" is another rendering of ume). It is said that "umeboshi" (pickled ume) from Garyubai were sold in the garden.


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