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  • A Japanese macaque jumps mid-air during a street performance while its trainer and a masked crowd look on.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Temples & Shrines

    Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival and Monkey Magic

    ByRohan Gillett September 6, 2026September 18, 2026

    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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • White plum blossoms bloom in front of the traditional roof and gold accents of Yushima Tenjin shrine.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Temples & Shrines

    Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossoms 2018

    ByRohan Gillett April 10, 2026September 10, 2026

    A photo gallery of the 2018 Yushima Tenjin plum blossoms. See beautiful images of the flowers (Ume) at this famous Tokyo shrine during the annual festival.

  • Ornate shrine roof amidst blooming plum trees at the Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2017 in Tokyo.
    Temples & Shrines | Winter

    Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2017

    ByRohan Gillett March 12, 2026September 10, 2026

    Explore our 2017 Tokyo photo archive of the Yushima Tenjin plum blossoms. See the shrine in bloom, learn about student prayers, and camera gear nostalgia.

  • 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!

  • Pink plum bonsai with gnarled bark at the Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2026 against a wooden lattice.
    Winter | Temples & Shrines

    Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2026

    ByRohan Gillett February 19, 2026September 12, 2026

    I didn’t let the crowds ruin my shoot. Learn my photography tips and read how I survived the train trip to 2026 Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival.

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