Shinjuku Gyoen|The Star of Spring, Radiating Presence

Year 2025April 2025AprilShinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo was taken at Shinjuku Gyoen, where I felt it was the "star of spring radiating presence."

This photograph captures a fully bloomed Somei-Yoshino cherry tree that stood out with remarkable presence within Shinjuku Gyoen. The sheer volume of its spreading branches and blossoms was truly spectacular, giving the impression of spring's undisputed star. Shinjuku Gyoen, with its unexpected abundance of nature for a city center location, is a photography spot where one can quietly feel the passage of the seasons. From spring's cherry blossoms, to early summer's greenery, autumn's vibrant foliage, and winter's crisp air, it reveals a different expression with every visit.

Date & TimeApril 5, 2025
photographerexcuse
LocationShinjuku Gyoen
Address11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentGalaxy s21+
Shooting route on the same dayInogashira Park →directional marker or indicatorKoganei Park →directional marker or indicatorShinjuku Gyoen →directional marker or indicatorChidorigafuchi (fountainhead) →directional marker or indicatorYasukuni Shrine →directional marker or indicatorKoishikawa Botanical Garden →directional marker or indicatorUeno Onshi Park →directional marker or indicatorJoshinji Temple (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)

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