Camellia, light and shadow, a record of beautiful moments

2025.02.07
Year 2025February 2025FebruaryTokyo Metropolitan areatea produced in the mountainsJindai Botanical Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
At Jindai Botanical Garden, a photograph that captured the feeling of "camellias, light, and shadow—a record of a beautiful moment."
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This photograph captures a beautiful moment, making the most of the vivid camellia blossoms and the contrast of light and shadow created around them. Jindai Botanical Garden in Chofu City, Tokyo, is a charming botanical garden where visitors can enjoy a variety of flowers throughout the seasons. In spring, the garden is enveloped in soft colors by plum and cherry blossoms in full bloom; simply walking amidst the falling cherry blossoms lets you feel the joy of spring.As spring draws to a close, the rose garden bursts into vibrant color, captivating visitors with its rich fragrance and delicate petals. In summer, hydrangeas adorned with raindrops bloom vividly, creating a moist atmosphere, while the cool, refreshing presence of irises soothes the soul under the summer sun.In autumn, maple and ginkgo trees blaze with red and gold, enveloping the garden in fiery hues, with twilight offering an even more fantastical spectacle. Then in winter, camellias and plum blossoms bloom quietly in the cold air, their dignified beauty standing out, creating an especially memorable scene. The charm of Jindai Botanical Garden, changing with each season, makes it a special place that offers new inspiration with every visit.