lawn park

lawn park

Capturing the romantic moment of the rose arch and Tokyo Tower overlapping in Shiba Park

Shiba Park is one of the most romantic photo spots in Tokyo, where you can enjoy an arch of pink roses with Tokyo Tower in the background. The composition of Tokyo Tower within the arch of roses makes for an impressive shot, as if the flowers are enveloping the tower. The soft light of sunset gently illuminates the roses and Tokyo Tower, creating a fantastic and beautiful contrast, especially in the evening. In addition, there is a plum garden in the park, where you can enjoy the lovely plum blossoms in early spring and the serene atmosphere of the park. The combination of different flowers and Tokyo Tower in each season is one of the major attractions of Shiba Park.

Key points for photography

The key to shooting is to choose the right composition and time of day with the flowers in the foreground. For the arch of pink roses, find a position where the Tokyo Tower is in the center and shoot from a slightly lower angle to create an impressive composition surrounded by roses. In the evening, aiming for the time of day when the sunset colors are still in the sky will beautifully harmonize the soft colors of the roses and the silhouette of Tokyo Tower. In the plum orchard, blurring out the tower and the view of the park in the background, taking advantage of the flowers' branching, will create a calm, seasonable shot. Since there are many people strolling in the park, enjoy taking pictures while being mindful of where you stand so as not to obstruct traffic.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

Recommended times

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 4-8-4 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
subject Rose, plum
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot None
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on May 17, 2023

Route taken on February 27, 2025

Route taken on May 11, 2025

Year 2025

Shiba Park|Composition emphasizing Tokyo Tower

This photo is a collaboration of the rose arches in Shiba Park and Tokyo Tower, with the focus adjusted so that the Tokyo Tower is slightly emphasized.
Year 2025

Shiba Park|Tokyo Tower blurred softness

This photo is a combination of the rose arches in Shiba Park and Tokyo Tower, with the Tokyo Tower slightly blurred to create a softer impression.
Year 2025

Shiba Park | Tokyo Tower seen through the rose arch

This photograph captures Tokyo Tower prominently through the rose arches at Shiba Park, consciously balancing the presence of the flowers and the tower.
Year 2025

Shiba Park | Composition of the entire arch and Tokyo Tower

This photograph was composed to capture the entire rose arch at Shiba Park, with Tokyo Tower positioned centrally within the frame.
Year 2025

Shiba Park|Gazing Up at the Kawazu Cherry Blossoms and the Translucent Light

This photograph was composed by looking up at the Kawazu cherry blossoms from below, capturing the moment when sunlight shone through the petals.
Year 2025

Tokyo Tower in the background with ume plum blossoms as the main character

In this photo, the plum blossoms are the main subject, while the Tokyo Tower in the distance is blurred out to create a sense of depth.
Year 2025

Ume plum blossoms and Tokyo Tower at the beginning of blooming

This photo captures the gradual blooming of plum blossoms, which are not yet in full bloom, and Tokyo Tower towering in the distance in the background.
Year 2025

Shiba Park|White plum blossoms, Tokyo Tower and origami cranes

This photo was taken together with the white plum blossoms fluttering in the air, Tokyo Tower in the background, and origami cranes.
Year 2025

Shiba Park|Ume blossoms shining through the light

This photo was taken by spotlighting a single plum blossom and shooting the light through it from the backside.
Year 2023

Shiba Park|Spring in Shiba Park! Fantastic sunset with Tokyo Tower and pink rose arches

I took this photo of the sunset at the classic Shiba Park rose and Tokyo Tower location.
Sponsored Links