Shinjuku Gyoen | Cherry Blossoms Blooming on the Mirror-Like Pond

Year 2025April 2025AprilShinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo captures the feeling of "cherry blossoms blooming on a mirror-like pond" at Shinjuku Gyoen.

This photo captures the cherry trees reflected in the pond at Shinjuku Gyoen. It was a windless day, so the water surface was like a mirror, making the beauty of the cherry blossoms feel doubled.Located in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, Shinjuku Gyoen offers a sense of tranquility and spaciousness. During cherry blossom season, it becomes a popular photography spot attracting many enthusiasts. The expansive grounds feature various cherry blossom varieties—including Somei Yoshino, weeping cherry, and double-flowered cherry—that bloom at different times. This allows visitors to enjoy the blooms over a longer period, which is a major attraction.

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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