Koishikawa Botanical Garden|A nostalgic charm that shines in the distance

Year 2025April 2025AprilKoishikawa Botanical GardenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo, taken at Koishikawa Botanical Garden, evokes a sense of nostalgic beauty that stands out in the distance.

This photo was taken from a slightly pulled-back position, capturing both the cherry tree and the retro building together. The expanded background creates a composition that enhances the sense of spatial depth. Located in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Koishikawa Botanical Garden is known as an affiliate facility of the University of Tokyo. It is a photography spot where profound natural beauty unfolds amidst tranquility.Within the garden, plants representing each season—cherry blossoms, azaleas, green maple leaves, and autumn foliage—are carefully cultivated. Scenes where thoughtful composition comes alive are scattered throughout: the interplay of natural light and the shadows cast by plants, the curves of paths, and the overlapping trees. While not flashy, it offers many subjects that invite careful attention, making it the perfect place to capture quiet moments in photographs.

Date & TimeApril 5, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKoishikawa Botanical Garden
Address3-7-1 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value11
suspended solids1/1667s
ISO1600
Shooting route on the same dayInogashira Park →directional marker or indicatorKoganei Park →directional marker or indicatorShinjuku Gyoen →directional marker or indicatorChidorigafuchi (fountainhead) →directional marker or indicatorYasukuni Shrine →directional marker or indicatorKoishikawa Botanical Garden →directional marker or indicatorUeno Onshi Park →directional marker or indicatorJoshinji Temple (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)

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