Hamarikyu Gardens

■Address: 1-1 Hamarikyu Gardens, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
■Subjects that can be photographed: Rape blossoms
■Suggested season: Spring
■Recommended times:
■Parking: None
■Admission fee: Yes
■Limited admission time: Yes
■Toilets: Available

At Hamarikyu Gardens, spring brings expansive fields of rapeseed flowers, creating a beautiful landscape like a golden carpet. Located in the heart of the city yet offering a rich sense of nature, this spot is an ideal location for photography enthusiasts. The vivid contrast between the blue sky and the bright yellow rapeseed flowers is particularly breathtaking. Stroll through the garden and capture a seasonal snapshot with Tokyo's skyscrapers as your backdrop. The rapeseed flower fields at Hamarikyu Gardens are the perfect place to feel the arrival of spring.

Hamarikyu Gardens｜Rape Blossoms and Paths in Hamarikyu Gardens with Perspective in Mind

In this photo, I was conscious of adding depth to the rape blossom fields and pathways of Hamarikyu, to give a sense of perspective.

Year 2025February 2025FebruaryTokyo Metropolitan areaHamarikyu Gardensblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Hamarikyu Gardens｜The soft light created by the ball blur of Japanese apricots and camellias

In this photo, the plum tree at the entrance to Hamarikyu is the main subject while the camellia tree in the background is blurred to create a colorful tama bokeh effect.

Year 2025February 2025FebruaryTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumHamarikyu Gardensblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hama-rikyu Gardens｜The perspective of a rape blossom field expands the view of yellow

In this photograph of a field of rape blossoms, the perspective was emphasized by focusing on the back of the field while blurring the foreground.

Year 2025February 2025FebruaryTokyo Metropolitan areaHamarikyu Gardensblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Hama Rikyu Gardens｜Rape Blossom Fields in Harmony with Nature in the City

In this photo, I was conscious of taking this photo with a slight pull so that the overall composition of the building, the field of rape blossoms, and the pathway could be seen.

Year 2025February 2025FebruaryTokyo Metropolitan areaHamarikyu Gardensblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Hamarikyu Gardens｜Spring scenery created by the balance of rape blossoms and walkways

This photo was taken with careful attention to the placement of the rape blossoms and the pathway, so that the overall balance would appear natural.

Year 2025February 2025FebruaryTokyo Metropolitan areaHamarikyu Gardensblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Hamarikyu Gardens｜Rape Blossom Road in Hamarikyu Gardens in Spring

Hamarikyu Gardens: Rape Blossom Road Spreading in the Blue Sky

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryParks, theme parks and buildingsTokyo Metropolitan areaHamarikyu Gardensblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu