Yushima Tenjin|Yushima Tenjin Plum and Sweet Sake Flag

Year 2025February 2025FebruaryTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumYushima Goddess of MercyfestivalVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo captures what I perceived as the "Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossoms and Sweet Rice Wine Flag" at Yushima Tenjin Shrine.

This photo captures the scene at Yushima Tenjin Shrine's Plum Blossom Festival. Beyond the swaying flags advertising sweet sake, plum blossoms spread out in full, beautiful bloom. At Yushima Tenjin's Plum Blossom Festival, the plum blossoms filling the shrine grounds herald the arrival of spring.Red and white plum blossoms bloom beautifully, their subtle fragrance creating a pleasant atmosphere. Recommended photo spots feature plum blossoms with the shrine buildings or torii gates in the background. The harmony between the historic architecture and the delicate plum blossoms allows you to capture a uniquely charming photo of Yushima Tenjin. Additionally, framing the blue sky through the plum branches makes the flower colors appear even more vivid.

Date & TimeFebruary 23, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationYushima Goddess of Mercy
Address3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/2000s
ISO200
Shooting route on the same dayKuramae Shrine →directional marker or indicatorYushima Goddess of Mercy →directional marker or indicatorKameido Tenjin

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