This photograph was taken at Tokyo's Benten Hall, featuring beautiful lotus flowers as the main subject while incorporating the historic Benten Hall in the background. It's a single shot where you can enjoy both Japanese charm and seasonal flowers simultaneously. If you're carrying a camera in Ueno during summer, Shinobazu Pond is one of the must-visit photography spots.The morning hours are especially not to be missed. The lotus flowers blooming across the pond gently float on the tranquil water surface, their pale pink petals illuminated by the morning light, creating a fantastical scene. Rise a little early to capture the moment when the morning sun hits the budding lotus flowers, and you'll likely encounter an impressive shot where soft light harmonizes with the delicate expression of the flowers.Beyond the lotus beauty, a summer-only wind chime display graces a corner of Shinobazu Pond. Swaying in the breeze, they emit a cool, soothing melody, letting you experience the season through both sight and sound. When the vermilion Benten Hall, lotus flowers, and the transparency of the wind chimes come together, you can capture a picture-perfect, emotionally rich photo reminiscent of an emaki scroll. You can use a telephoto lens to capture the expression of a single lotus flower, or a wide-angle lens to frame the pond, sky, and Benten Hall as your backdrop.At Shinobazu Pond in summer, where light, sound, and color intersect, be sure to capture your own unique moment in a photograph.
- Date: July 27, 2025
- Photographer: Wabi
- Location：Nobazuno Pond
- Address: Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Photography equipment: Galaxy s21+
