Sakai-bashi

Sakai-bashi is a bridge across Kitajyukken-gawa (canal).
You can see Tokyo Sky Tree over the bridge.

(Note)
This photo was taken on March 12 , 2012.

Ume Blossoms in Omurai Katori Shrine

Omurai Katori shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Bunka, Sumida ward.
Ume garden in the shrine is very small, but you can see many wonderful Ume trees there.









(Note)
These photos were taken on March 12 , 2012.

Ume Blossoms in Higashi Gyoen

I took these photos around bairin-slope in Higashi Gyoen.
This year, ume blossoms started blooming very late in Tokyo.
Because it is still cold.

(Note)
These photos were taken on Feburary 28, 2012.

Chinese Pistache in Yushima Seido

Yushima Seido is a confucious temple established in Edo era.
In late autumn, leaves of chinese pistache trees have beautiful colour.

(Note)
These photos were taken on December 11 , 2011.

Uchibori-dori with Autumn Leaves

I took these photos by a entrance of Takebashi subway station.
Uchibori-dori is a circular street around the Imperial Palace.
Uchibori means inner moat.
This street lies along inner moat of former Edo castle.

(Note)
These photos were taken on December 11 , 2011.

Green and Red

Colours of pine needle and autumn leaf of Japanese maple.
I like the contrast of them.

(Note)
These photos were taken on December 11 , 2011 at Ninomaru Garden in Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of The Imperial Palace).

Ninomaru Grove in Late Autumn

I took these photos at Ninomaru grove in Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of The Imperial Palace).
Higashi Gyoen is located in heart of Tokyo. But It has rich nature.
In late autumn, you can see colourful autumn leaves in the grove.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November 30 , 2011.