Cherry Blossoms 2014 #3 ( Ueno Park )

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These photos were taken on April 1 , 2014.

Cherry Blossoms 2014 #2 ( Yasukuni Shrine )

(Note)
These photos were taken on April 1 , 2014.

Cherry Blossoms 2014 #1 ( Chidorigafuchi )

Views from Chidorigafuchi walking path.

(Note)
These photos were taken on April 1 , 2014.

Suiko-no-e

This is a part of Rikugien garden. It is named "Suiko-no-e".
Long ago, there used to be a water flow at the place.
During the autumn illumination evening event in the garden, they reproduce the scene by led-light and mist spraying.

(Note) This photo was taken on December 4 , 2013.

Automn Color before Dusk

When the sun was setting, those autumn leaves presented another beauty.
(Note)
This photo was taken on December 4 , 2013 at Rikugien garden.

Autumn Leaves in Rikugien

Rikugien is a traditional Japanese garden located in Bunkyo-ward.

It is near to Komagome station.

Last Wednesday, I visited the garden to viewing autumn leaves.

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These photos were taken on December 4 , 2013.

Ginkgo Trees along Hibiya Street

In this season, ginkgo leaves have fresh green color.
That building is Meiji Seimei Kan.

(Note)
This photo was taken on May 8 , 2013.

Ueno Park in Early Winter

When I visited there, color of those red leaves had already begun to fade but the scenery was impressive enough for me.

(Note)
These photos were taken on December 13 , 2012.

Heron in Shinobazu pond.

I took these photos after a rain.
 Around the pond was calm at the time.
That heron looked so graceful in the scene.

(Note)
 These photos were taken on May 1 , 2012.

Green Leaves in Light Rain

I took this photo at Ueno park.
When I visited there, it was raining lightly.

 (Note)
 This photo was taken on May 1 , 2012.

Rooftop Garden in Kanda Myojin

This garden is above a parking of the Kanda Myojin (Kanda shrine).
It is small, but we can enjoy viewing flowers in every season.
This garden was created last year as a greening project of the shrine.

(Note)
These photos were taken on July 1, 2011.

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Ninomaru Garden

Ninomaru garden is one of my favorite place in Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace).
Every time I visit there, I can find different beauty.
Those white small flowers are Shaga (Iris Japonica).

(Note)
These photos were taken on April 18 , 2011.

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Weepimg Cherry Trees in Koishikawa Korakuen

I took these photos in Koishikawa Korakuen last wednesday.
Seven weeping cherry trees and many yoshino cherry trees are planted in the garden.
Especialy weeping cherry tree in the photo above is most gorgeous.
It is the symbolic cherry tree in the garden.


Other weeping cherry trees are also nice in the beautiful background.


(Note)
These photos were taken on April 6 , 2011.

Shinjuku Gyoen in Early Spring

Shinjuku Gyoen is a large garden located in Shinjuku and Shibuya.
I visited there last friday.
It was still cold on that day, but I could enjoy spring colours.



Photo above is early blooming cherry.
It wasn't in full bloom yet, but beautiful enough to enjoy viewing.





Photo above is Ume blossom.



To be continued, Stay tuned!

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These photos were taken on March 4, 2011.

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Before the Festival

Ume blossoms has started blooming in Tokyo.
Today, I visited Yushima Tenjin that is a Shinto shrine located in Yushima, Bunkyo ward.


Ume festival of the shrine starts from tommorow.

Autumn Colours in Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located at Kudankita, Chiyoda ward.
You can see beautiful autumn leaves at the shrine.
Especially, I like yellow leaves of ginkgo trees in the shrine.

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These photos were taken on November 29 , 2010.

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Chidorigafuchi in Late Autumn

Chidorigafuchi is a very popular cherry blossom viewing spot.
That walking road along the moat is so crowded in the season.
But I also like stroll there in late autumn.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November 29 , 2010.

Red Leaves in Tokyo

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is a popular autumn leaves viewing spot in the center of Tokyo.
Especialy red leaves of Japanese maple in the garden are so beautiful.

I hope you check my previous post, "Koishikawa Korakuen in Late Autumn" from here.

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These photos were taken on November 29 , 2010.

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Koishikawa Korakuen in Late Autumn

Koishikawa korakuen is a Japanese style garden located in Bunkyo ward, Tokyo.
This Daimyo (feudal lord) garden was built in early Edo era.
It is in the center of Tokyo, but you can enjoy a peaceful time and beautiful scene in the garden.
Today I show you the garden in late autumn.










I will show you some more photos of the garden later.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November , 29 , 2010.