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  • A Daruma face on a floral mound at the Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival, framed by yellow and white flowers.
    Autumn | Temples & Shrines

    Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum Exhibit 2018

    ByRohan Gillett August 28, 2026September 20, 2026

    Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum Exhibit 2018: A look at a Tokyo flower festival. See photos captured with Fujifilm gear & discover a great photo spot.

  • Close-up of a purple incurved chrysanthemum with thick, curled petals for chrysanthemum photography.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Autumn

    Shinjuku Gyoen 2022 Chrysanthemum Festival

    ByRohan Gillett August 3, 2026September 17, 2026

    Chrysanthemum photography at Shinjuku Gyoen in 2022. See the Ozukuri domes, Ogiku, and Kengai flowers that park is famous for.

  • Large yellow globular chrysanthemum on display at the Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Autumn

    Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025

    ByRohan Gillett July 22, 2026September 14, 2026

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

  • Sunlit salmon chrysanthemum among white and yellow blooms at Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Festival 2020.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Autumn

    Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Festival 2020

    ByRohan Gillett July 19, 2026September 14, 2026

    A photographer’s view of Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Festival 2020. Explore gorgeous kengai, ozukuri, and other Japanese mums.

  • Manicured gardens and fountains lead to a large glass conservatory under a clear sky at Jindai Botanical Gardens.
    Gardens & Parks

    Jindai Botanical Gardens

    ByRohan Gillett July 13, 2026September 17, 2026

    Explore Jindai Botanical Gardens, famed for its magnificent rose garden & diverse seasonal flowers. A top Tokyo flower photography spot.

  • Tall chrysanthemum tower at the Kameido Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival surrounded by garden displays and visitors.
    Autumn | Tokyo Events & Activities

    Kameido Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival 2021

    ByRohan Gillett July 2, 2026September 17, 2026

    Reviewing the 2021 Kameido Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival. See why this Tokyo autumn event fell short for photography.

  • A large red torii gate marks the entrance to a Japanese shrine, with visitors ascending stairs under a bright sky.
    Temples & Shrines

    Kameido Tenjin

    ByRohan Gillett June 29, 2026September 17, 2026

    Step into Kameido Tenjin, the shrine immortalized by Hiroshige! Discover stunning wisteria, drum bridges & Skytree views. A photographer’s delight.

  • A large yellow chrysanthemum spotlighted against a dark background at the Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Exhibition.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Autumn

    Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2019

    ByRohan Gillett June 3, 2026September 14, 2026

    Photos of the 2019 Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Exhibition. Technical tips for ogiku displays, camera settings, and Tokyo viewing locations.

  • Close-up of a pale pink incurved chrysanthemum with tightly curled petals against a blurred floral background.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Autumn

    Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival Photography

    ByRohan Gillett June 1, 2026September 14, 2026

    Photographing the 2021 Yushima Tenjin chrysanthemum festival with Fujifilm gear. Explore kengai and ozkuri displays at this Tokyo shrine in autumn.

  • Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2021: Close-up of large purple, white, and yellow blooms in neat rows at the exhibition.
    Autumn | Gardens & Parks

    Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2021

    ByRohan Gillett May 20, 2026September 13, 2026

    A perfect autumn day at the Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2021. View my photo gallery and discover a fascinating horticultural secret.

  • A large, dome-shaped display of yellow chrysanthemums, captured with a polarizing filter.
    Gardens & Parks | Autumn

    Why My Polarizing Filter Failed at Shinjuku Gyoen

    ByRohan Gillett May 7, 2026September 15, 2026

    Polarizing filters don’t always work! Learn why with photos of Shinjuku Gyoen’s beautiful chrysanthemums. A Tokyo flower photography lesson.

  • Yellow chrysanthemums in a wooden planter at the Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2019, with blurred visitors.
    Autumn | Gardens & Parks

    Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2019

    ByRohan Gillett April 28, 2026September 11, 2026

    See photos of the Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2019. A look at rare bonsai flowers and autumn blooms in central Tokyo.

  • Close-up of a yellow chrysanthemum with a domed center at the 2018 Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums exhibition.
    Gardens & Parks | Autumn

    Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2018

    ByRohan Gillett April 14, 2026September 17, 2026

    A look at Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2018. Learn how to capture images, even with crowds, and discover the imperial flowers.

  • Close-up of a large, pale pink chrysanthemum with curled petals, surrounded by yellow and white blooms against a dark background.
    Autumn | Tokyo Seasons

    Zenyoji Temple Chrysanthemums 2021

    ByRohan Gillett March 11, 2026September 17, 2026

    A 2021 photographic study of Japanese Chrysanthemums (Kiku) at Zenyoji Temple. 11 high-quality floral portraits captured with the Fujifilm X-T3.

  • The Hibiya library building.
    Photo Guides | Gardens & Parks | Tokyo Seasons

    Hibiya Park Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 2, 2026September 8, 2026

    Photograph beautiful flowers & unique “towers and flowers” views at Hibiya Park, Tokyo. A serene escape with great photo spots.

  • The main hall of Yushima Tenjin under a cloudy sky.
    Temples & Shrines | Photo Guides

    Yushima Tenjin Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett February 24, 2026September 15, 2026

    Discover how to photograph Yushima Tenjin, a stunning Japanese Cypress (Hinoki) shrine in Tokyo. Best tips for plum blossoms, architecture, and more!

  • A white ogiku chrysanthemum with other blurred behind it.
    Autumn | Photo Guides

    Canon EOS R5: Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2024

    ByRohan Gillett February 23, 2026August 21, 2026

    Canon EOS R5 field test at the 2024 Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums. See how its AF and AWB got beautiful photos in challenging conditions!

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