Shinobazunoike Pond｜Dialogue between Flower and Company

Year 2025July 2025JulyShinobazu PondTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus
At Shinobazu Pond, a traditional Japanese scene where the lotus flowers in the foreground overlap with the Benten Hall in the background.
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This photograph was taken at Shinobazu Pond, focusing on the beautiful lotus flowers blooming in the foreground and framing the Benten Hall in the background. It captures the harmonious blend of traditional Japanese scenery and flowers. Shinobazu Pond in Ueno, Tokyo, is a recommended spot for photographing the stunning summer scenery woven by lotus flowers, wind chimes, and the Benten Hall.Especially in the morning hours, the softly blooming lotus gently colors the pond's surface, and when the morning sun breaks through, a fantastical world unfolds. Aiming for the time when the lotus flowers begin to open should yield a shot where the interplay of light and petals stands out. In one corner of Shinobazu Pond, seasonal wind chime displays appear, their tinkling sounds swaying in the breeze adding to the summer atmosphere.Combining the vermilion Benten Hall, the lotus flowers, and the transparent wind chimes creates a beautiful shot that seems to capture the essence of Japanese summer. Capturing details with a telephoto lens or utilizing the overall scale with a wide-angle lens are both enjoyable ways to photograph the scene. The landscape of Shinobazu Pond unfolding on a summer morning is a seasonal photography spot representing Tokyo, well worth a visit.