Feb 22, 2013 - 1 min read

Ume Blossoms at Hamarikyu Garden

Heralds of Spring

By Leslie Taylor

Community writer

These deep pink blossoms are just beginning to bloom.

The white blossoms seemed to be more plentiful during my visit

Backdrops around the garden include various skyscrapers - something you find only in Tokyo!

The colors of the blossoms provide a great contrast with a deep blue sky

A view from one of the ponds in the garden

More white blossoms toward the back of the garden

The grove of plum blossoms seemed to be lagging behind a bit, as that area doesn't get as much direct sunlight

Some of Tokyo's buildings overlook the garden, making for a wonderfully photogenic scene

One of the blossoming trees along the walking path at Hamarikyu

Another view of the blossoms with a backdrop of a large building

These blossoming trees can become a sea of flowers to the eyes, though they are distinct from the Cherry Blossoms which are soon to come

This plum blossom near the front of the garden receives good sunlight, and so was much fuller than others around the garden

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Temporary hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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After a long Winter, most people in Japan are looking forward to Cherry Blossom season - a time when beautiful scenery and hanami (flower viewing) parties fill parks across the country. However, if you feel like you just can't wait any longer, why not check out the Plum Blossoms at Hamarikyu Garden in Tokyo? Only a few minutes walk from Shinbashi Station, this is a perfect, inexpensive spot to visit if you're looking for a glimpse of what Spring will soon bring.

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Leslie Taylor

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 5 years ago

Beautiful shots! Are they taken in March or earlier?

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