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Kameido Tenjin｜Ume plum blossoms in depth with oblique composition

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin Shrine, with the dark pink plum blossoms and weeping plum trees in the back composed at an angle to create a spring scene with depth of color.

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Kameido Tenjin｜Colorful overlapping weeping plum trees

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin with depth in mind, showing weeping plum trees with colorful layers of red and pink.

2026February 2026FebruaryKameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kameido Tenjin｜Foreground focus makes the weeping ume stand out

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, with the pink weeping ume in the foreground in focus and the red ume in the background blurred to create a three-dimensional effect.

2026February 2026FebruaryKameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kameido Tenjin｜Edahare Ume (weeping plum tree) painted softly in close-up

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, with the weeping plum tree in the back in focus and the foreground blurred to create a soft image.

2026February 2026FebruaryKameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kameido Tenjin｜Composition of weeping plum trees with emphasis on depth

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin Shrine, with the stunning weeping plum tree in the foreground in focus to emphasize the depth of the image.

2026February 2026FebruaryKameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kameido Tenjin｜Ume plum blossoms in spring wrapped in a large front bokeh

In this photo of Kameido Tenjin, the foreground is largely blurred and the weeping plum tree in the back is in focus, creating a soft spring atmosphere.

2026February 2026FebruaryKameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

White-eye sitting on a plum tree

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, where a white-tailed godwit sat perched on the branch of a blooming plum tree, capturing the cute moment.

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Kameido Tenjin｜Ume plum blossoms and white-eye painted with light and shadow

In this photo, a white-eye perched on a plum branch at Kameido Tenjin, was photographed with yin and yang in mind to express the contrast of light and shadow.

2026February 2026FebruarySiberian thrush (Turdus sibiricus)Kameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)bird

Kameido Tenjin｜Ume plum blossoms and whitebait in mild spring

This photo, taken at Kameido Tenjin, depicts a peaceful moment in spring, with a white-tailed godwit sitting cutely on a plum branch.

2026February 2026FebruarySiberian thrush (Turdus sibiricus)Kameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)bird

Kameido Tenjin｜Spring scene of daffodils in the light

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin to show the light shining on the daffodils blooming in the precincts of the temple, representing a spring floral scene that can be enjoyed together with ume plum blossoms.

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Kameido Tenjin｜Reflection of weeping plum trees on the water

This photo was taken at Kameido Tenjin, from outside the shrine, with weeping plum blossoms and reflections on the water, creating a striking composition.

2026February 2026FebruaryKameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mimosa and Torii herald spring

This photo was taken at Kuramae Shrine of mimosa and the torii gate, which had begun to bloom, combining the yellow flowers that herald spring with a view of the shrine.