Ume Blossoms in the Cloudy Morning at Yushima Tenjin Shrine

I visited Yushima Tenjin Shrine last Monday to view Ume blossoms.
I got there around 8 A.M. and it was cloudy, so the grounds of the shrine was calm.


Shooting date : February 25, 2019

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Night View of Yushima Tenjin Shrine with Ume Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms at Kanda Myojin

Kanda Myojin Shrine is a historical shrine located on Sotokanada, Chiyoda Ward.
I think this shrine is a little known good place for viewing cherry blossoms.
Although there are only 10 cherry trees, those blossoms match well with beautiful architectures in the shrine.

Shooting date : April 4, 2017

Chidorigafuchi Moat after Rain

Chidorigafuchi Moat is one of the most popular cherry blossoms viewing spot in Tokyo.
When I got there early in the morning, although it had already stopped raining, the sky was still grey and it wasn't good condition for viewing cherry blossoms.
However, I felt different beauty of the blossoms in the calm atmosphere.

Shooting date : April 7, 2017

Cherry Blossoms along the Promenade through Shinobazu Pond

Shinobazu pond, Ueno park.
Shinobazu pond is divided into three parts by this path.
Yesterday, I strolled on the promenade viewing cherry blossoms.
Those cherry blossoms were just before full bloom.
It was Tuesday morning, and it was less crowded than I had anticipated.

Shooting date : April 4, 2017

Yaezakura by the Moat

Ote moat near Takebashi station, on April 20.

Shooting date : April 20, 2016.

Azaleas by the Tea Pavilion

The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace is a nice spot for viewing azaleas.

Especially, I like the azaleas by the tea pavilion.

Shooting date : April 20, 2016.

Cherry Tree and Shinobazu Bentendo at Night

A cherry tree by Shinobazu Pond.
If the cherry tree had been in full bloom, I could not have captured the illuminated Shinobazu Bentendo hall in this angle.

Shooting date : March 31, 2016.

Sacred Pond Garden at Yasukuni shrine in Cherry Blossom Time

Yasukuni shrine is one of the most popular cherry blossoms viewing spot in Tokyo,
This garden is located behind the maine hall of the shrine.
Although so many people visited the shrine to view cherry blossoms, the garden is calm.

Shooting date : March 31, 2016.

Tayasu-mon Gate with Cherry blossoms

Tayasu-mon Gate is a former Edo castle's gate and an entrance to Kitanomaru park.

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Shooting date : March 31, 2016.

Ushigafuchi Moat and Cherry Blossoms

Ushigafuchi moat is a former Edo castle's inner moat.
When I took this photo, those cherry blossoms were not in full bloom yet.

Shooting date : March 31, 2016.

Bronze Statue with cherry blossoms

Statue of Prince Komatsu Akihito at Ueno park.
Prince Komatsu Akihito was a contributor of the Meiji Restoration and the first president of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Shooting date : April 2 , 2015.

Boat Pond

Shinobazu pond, Ueno park.
This part of the pond is called "Boat Pond".
You can enjoy cherry blossoms viewing from boats.

Shooting date : April 2 , 2015.

Shinobazu Pond

Shinobazu pond is located  southern end of Ueno park.

It has diffrent beauty in each season.

Shooting date : April 2 , 2015.

Cherry Blossoms by the Pond

Cherry blossoms trees planted along the Shinobazu pond ,Ueno park.
The pond reflects the blossoms ,and the fallen petals float on the water.

Shooting date : April 2 , 2015.

Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park

Row of cherry blossoms trees at central part of the park.
I went there in the morning so that I can take pictures before the place gets crowded.

Shooting date : April 2 , 2015.