Kaizando Hall and Cherry Blossoms

Kaizando is a hall of Kaneiji temple.
It is located in the north of Ueno park.
In cherry blossoms time, Ueno park is very very crowded, but around the temple is calm.

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These photos were taken on April 1 , 2014.

Cherry Blossoms 2014 #3 ( Ueno Park )

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

Kaizando Hall

This is a hall of Kanei-ji temple.
It is located next to Tokyo National Museum.
If  I have a chance, I will visit there again in cherry blossom time.

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Multiple exposure HDRI taken on Feburary 21 , 2013.

Statue of the Imperial Prince Komatsunomiya Akihito

This statue stands in Ueno park.

He  was the first president of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

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Multiple exposure HDRI taken on Feburary 21 , 2013.



Stone Lanterns and Five Storied Pagoda

I took this photo from the approach of Ueno Toshogu shrine.

That five storied pagoda stands on Ueno zoo that is next to the shrine.

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Multiple exposure HDRI taken on Feburary 21 , 2013.

Shinobazu Pond

Shinobazu Pond is a pond located in Ueno Park.
I visited there last Thursday.

This is my first attempt at High Dynamic Range Image.
I took three photos in defferent exposure and tone-mapped.


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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.

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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.

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 These photos were taken on May 1 , 2012.

Seagull in Shinobazu Pond

Shinobazu pond is one of my favorite place in Ueno park.
I like watching birds at the pond.

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 These photos were taken on May 1 , 2012.

Shinobazu Pond after Rain

Shinobazu pond is a large pond located southern end of Ueno park.
 After the rain, around the pond was so calm.

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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.

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 This photo was taken on May 1 , 2012.

Shinobazu-dori and Pond

I took the photo above on Shiboazu-dori(street).
You can see Shinobazu pond in the right side of the photo.


This pond is located in the southern part of Ueno park.
The pond is an oasis for birds.



(Note)
These photos were taken on February 7, 2011.

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Stone Lanterns and Green leaves

Ueno Toshogu is one of my favorite place in Tokyo.
I think It has each beauty in every four season.

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These photos were taken on August 4 , 2010.

Kiyomizu-Kannondo in Summer

On that day I visited Shinobazu-pond to viewing lotus flowers, I dropped by Kiyomizu-kannondo.


This is a view from the stage of Kiyomizu-Kannondo.
You can see many cherry trees with green leaves.

(Note)
These photos were taken on August 4 , 2010.

Lotus Pond

Every summer, I visit Ueno park to view lotus flowers.
Shinobazu-pond is a large pond that is located in Ueno park.
That part of the pond is called "Hasu Ike (lotus pond)".

(Note)
These photos were taken on August 4 , 2010.

Peony Garden in Spring ( 2 )

How was my previous post, Peony Garden in Spring (1) ?
You can see many kind of peonies in the peony garden of Ueno Toshogu (shrine).
And you can also see other lovely flowers in this garden.

Today, I show you some other spring flowers in the garden.
Photo above is Bleeding-heart (Taitsurisou).




Photo above is Iris Japonica (Shaga).



(Note)
These photos were taken on April 13 , 2010.

Peony Garden in Spring ( 1 )

I took these photos in peony garden of Ueno Toshogu Shrine that is located in Ueno Park.
I have already introduced you winter peonies in the garden last year.
So I show you the garden in spring.
You can see petals of cherry blossoms on the ground in the photo above.
I think the garden has different beauty in both season.







(Note)
These photos were taken on April 13 , 2010.

Approach of Ueno Toshogu

Ueno Toshogu is a shinto shrine located in Ueno Park.


Many stone lanterns stand both side of the approach.



You can see petals of cherry blossoms on the stone lantern in the photo above.

(Note)
These photos were taken on April 13, 2010.

After Feast

I visited Ueno park again.

Almost petals of the blossoms had fallen.

But I love this peaceful　atmosphere in the park.

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These photos were taken on April , 13 , 2010.

Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park

Today, I visited ueno park that is one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing point in Tokyo.
Today is wednesday, and cloudy, but the park is so crowded.
I think those cherry blossoms in the park will be in full bloom soon.

(Note)
These photos were taken on March 31 , 2010.