Sumida River (Sakura Festival)|Spring night view of lanterns lit under cherry blossoms

2026April 2026AprilTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Sumida River (Cherry Blossom Festival)
A typically Japanese spring night view of lanterns lined up under the cherry blossoms in full bloom at the Sumida River Sakura Festival.

This photo captures the atmosphere of a typical Japanese spring evening at the Sumida River (Sakura Festival) by cropping out the elegant lanterns that line the river beneath someiyoshino cherry trees in full bloom.

Date & TimeApril 3, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationSumida River (Cherry Blossom Festival)
AddressMukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids160s
ISO200
Shooting route on the same dayOkunohara Park →directional marker or indicatorArakawa bank →directional marker or indicatorArakawa bank →directional marker or indicatorKawaguchi Shrine →directional marker or indicatorSumida River (Cherry Blossom Festival)

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