This photograph captures the beauty of a tea house building nestled within the fresh greenery of Todoroki Valley, standing as if embraced by the new leaves, and the quiet, serene scene it creates within the forest. Todoroki Valley, often called an urban oasis, is a healing space where nature remains preserved to an extent unimaginable within Tokyo's 23 wards.During the season when the fresh greenery is at its most beautiful, the path winding along the valley is enveloped in a sea of green, creating a harmonious scene of dappled sunlight and the gentle murmur of a stream. Visiting with a camera in hand offers diverse photo opportunities: the contrast between light and green, plants swaying by the water's edge, and the collaboration between nature and architecture.The amazing thing about Todoroki Valley is that it looks picture-perfect at any time of day—whether it's the translucent leaves bathed in morning light or the subdued hues on a cloudy day. Add in cultural elements like gardens, bridges, and stone monuments, and the photographic possibilities expand greatly. Step away from your daily routine and let your senses run free amidst the fresh greenery.
- Date: July 20, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Todoroki Valley
- Address: 1-22 Todoroki, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/400s
- ISO: 1600
