Odawara Flower Garden

Be enveloped by the colorful plum blossoms and fragrance at Odawara Flower Garden

Odawara Flower Garden's plum blossoms come in a variety of colors and are a beautiful spot to take pictures. Especially during the best season, the garden is filled with the fragrance of plum blossoms, creating a gorgeous atmosphere. A blue sky in the background enhances the colors of the flowers and makes for more vivid photos. In the morning or evening, when the sun shines softly, the contrast of light and shadow creates a striking picture. It is also recommended to capture the details of the flowers from close up and to compose the photo in a way that makes the most of the branches.

Key points for photography

The key to photography is to be aware of how to take advantage of the ume's hues and the softness of the light. At the Odawara Flower Garden, each variety of ume flower has a different color, so it is recommended that you first decide on one to be the main subject, and then add a blue sky or a distant ume grove in the background to create a contrast in color. Oblique light in the morning or evening creates natural shadows on the petals, leading to a three-dimensional depiction. In particular, backlighting emphasizes the translucency of the petals and creates a delicate atmosphere typical of ume. When shooting close up, focus on the overlapping stamens and flowers, and blur the background to create an elegant image. In a pulled-back composition, the rhythm of the plum grove as a whole can be conveyed by being aware of the flow and overlapping of the branches. The unique way to enjoy this location is to take pictures by following the changes in light while feeling the arrival of spring with the fragrance of the trees.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

春

Recommended times

昼

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