Japanese Irises and Kimonos at Ninomaru Garden
Discover Japanese irises and kimonos at Ninomaru Garden. Plan your visit to this free Imperial Palace garden, perfect for summer flower photography in Tokyo.
Tokyo loves its flowers. It’s a Mecca for them. No matter the season, you’ll find something in its parks and gardens.

Discover Japanese irises and kimonos at Ninomaru Garden. Plan your visit to this free Imperial Palace garden, perfect for summer flower photography in Tokyo.

Learn the simple way to use HSS flash to conquer the harsh sun. This guide shows you how to create dark backgrounds and make your photos pop.

Discover how to capture stunning photos of Hamarikyu Gardens’ plum blossoms against the Tokyo skyline. Get essential photography tips for your visit.

Explore Koishikawa Korakuen plum blossoms 2023. Read a visitor’s experience, see photos, and find tips for your trip to this Tokyo park.
Chidorigafuchi cherry blossoms at night: Discover Tokyo’s famous Sakura light-up event. Get photos, tips & insights for this crowded but beautiful spot.

Did you see Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2022? Learn about my experience there with the flowers, the monkey show, & beautiful ema. A must-see for photographers!

Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum Exhibit 2018: A look at a Tokyo flower festival. See photos captured with Fujifilm gear & discover a great photo spot.
Chrysanthemum photography at Shinjuku Gyoen in 2022. See the Ozukuri domes, Ogiku, and Kengai flowers that park is famous for.

View 2019 photos of Nakano-Dori’s cherry blossoms in Tokyo. That year made me realize I was learning photography the hard way.

A look back at the Jindai Botanical Gardens Rose Festival 2021. Explore the rose photography, the solitude, and the beauty of Tokyo’s premier floral event.
Photography from the Bunkyo Azalea Festival at Nezu Shrine. A look back on the 2019 event along with some thoughts for the future.

Photographing the Kameido Tenjin wisteria in 2021 at sunset with views of Tokyo Skytree. Essential tips for photographers.

Explore Ushi-Tenjin Kitano Shrine in Tokyo. Learn its 12th-century origins and connection to Minamoto no Yoritomo, and enjoy its small plum blossom display.

Experience a surreal walk under night cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park. Discover ghostly, beautiful trees in Tokyo’s fading light from a 2022 visit.

Here are the flowers from Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025. My story covers the displays & what to expect at Tokyo’s famous flower show.

I was caught at Tokyo’s Takahata-Fudoson temple without an umbrella. See hydrangea & Jizo photos taken in the wet. A rewarding photography trip in 2022!

A photographer’s view of Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Festival 2020. Explore gorgeous kengai, ozukuri, and other Japanese mums.
See Rikugien Garden’s autumn illumination in 2016. Tips for low light photography and managing crowds
See the beauty of the Jindai Botanical Gardens’ Rose Festival 2020. See photos, get insights, & discover Tokyo’s best rose garden for photographers.

Relive the challenging Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 2018. Adapt your photography and still capture images even when your plan falls apart.