Mukojima Hyakkaen

Mukojima Hyakkaen

Taste the emotion of a Japanese garden and the moistness of maple trees at Mukojima Hyakkaen

The maple trees in Mukojima Hyakkaen are an attractive place to enjoy photographing autumn foliage while surrounded by a moist, Japanese atmosphere. The park is dotted with ponds, paths, and teahouses, which, when combined with the red-colored maples, create an emotional landscape that is typical of a Japanese garden. During the soft morning light, the reflections on the water surface and the backlit leaves are beautiful, making it easy to create a picture with depth. This spot is recommended for those who want to take their time to capture the colors of the autumn leaves and the serene atmosphere.

Key points for photography

The key to shooting this scene is to superimpose the maple trees with the pond and path in the foreground, and to use morning oblique light and backlighting to express the quiet depth typical of Japanese gardens while taking advantage of the transparency of the leaves and reflections on the water surface.

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Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 3-18-3 Higashi-Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
subject Maple and Plum
Admission fee Yes
Admission Time Yes
Parking lot None (Parked at a nearby coin-operated parking lot)
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Shooting Route for December 13, 2025

Route taken on February 15, 2026.

2026

Mukojima Hyakkaen|Spring in the garden decorated with red and white plum blossoms

This photo was taken at Mukojima Hyakkaen from a short distance away to show the calm spring colors typical of the garden.
2026

Mukojima Hyakkaen|The taste of white plum blossoms in front of the building

This photo was taken at Mukojima Hyakkaen, with white plum blossoms blooming in front of the building, to create a composition with a Japanese feel.
2026

Mukojima Hyakkaen|Cute white-eyes perching on plum blossoms

This photo was taken at Mukojima Hyakkaen, where I photographed a white-eye perched on a plum blossom, capturing the lovely coexistence of flowers and wild birds.
2026

Mukojima Hyakkaen|Vivid contrast between blue sky and red and white plum blossoms

This photo was taken at Mukojima Hyakkaen with dark pink and white plum blossoms and a blue sky to create a colorful spring contrast.
2026

Mukojima Hyakkaen|The depth of white plum blossoms peeking through the plum blossoms

This photo was taken at Mukojima Hyakkaen, with the white plum trees in the back in focus between the pink plum trees to create a sense of depth.
2026

Mukojima Hyakkaen|The three-dimensional effect of ume plum painted by light and shadow

This photo was taken at Mukojima Hyakkaen, with the plum blossoms in front of the building, with light and shadow in mind, to create a three-dimensional depiction.
2026

Mukojima Hyakkaen|Shadow silhouettes of plum trees reflected on buildings

This photo was taken at Mukojima Hyakkaen, where the flowers were photographed with the shadows of the plum blossoms reflected on the buildings in mind, creating a striking silhouette.
2026

Mukojima Hyakkaen|Japanese umbrella and plum blossoms adorn the garden scenery

This photo of Mukojima Hyakkaen conveys a garden-like atmosphere by balancing the Japanese umbrella resting area with the plum trees.
2026

Mukojima Hyakkaen|Spring scenery with Japanese-style buildings and plum blossoms

This photo was taken at Mukojima Hyakkaen, a Japanese-style garden, to balance the plum trees spreading above the Japanese-style buildings, and to summarize the spring garden scene.
December

Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden|Autumn Foliage Scenery Adorning the Entrance

This photograph captures the autumn foliage of the maple trees spreading near the entrance at Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden.
December

Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden|Close-up of Beautifully Colored Autumn Leaves

This photo was taken at Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden, capturing a close-up of the beautifully colored autumn leaves near the entrance.
December

Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden|Perfectly shaped maple leaves

This photograph was carefully taken at Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden, capturing the autumn colors of perfectly shaped maple leaves.
December

Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden|Rich, deep tones of autumn foliage

This photograph captures the autumn foliage of the maple trees near the entrance of Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden, shot in a slightly subdued tone for a rich, deep effect.
December

Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden|Maple leaves spreading over the gate

This photograph captures the vibrant autumn foliage of maple trees spreading over the entrance gate at Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden.
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