2017 Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms
The 2017 Shinjuku Gyoen cherry blossoms were almost perfect. The skyscrapers of Nishi-Shinjuku give them a majestic backdrop. I think that every time I go. The buildings add a little extra – towers and flowers. Does another park in Tokyo offer a similar view? This one might be unique.
So much space is around you. While it can get crowded, I’ve never felt crushed there. The trees aren’t clustered together in only one area. They are all over the park It’s no wonder Shinjuku Gyoen is a famous hanami spot.
After attending many hanami events over the years, I have a question. To each their own, I know and accept. But why is hanami so important in Japan?
Shouldn’t it be about looking at the flowers? That’s what the word hanami means. It seems having a party under the trees and drinking with friends is more important. Many people never look at the trees and admire their flowers. They only give them a cursory glance.
Am I overthinking in my old age? That might be true. But it is what I have felt over the last few years. Anyway, you can observe this at many places in Tokyo.
Anyway, the 2017 Shinjuku Gyoen cherry blossoms were great. I was a little early in the season for the flowers, but the peak was close. Enjoy the pictures.
By the way, this is another set of photos that I took with the Pentax K-3 and 18-135 mm lens. It did a satisfactory job. I only added the Eterna film simulation when I reprocessed them for this article.
If you have visited this park to see the flowers, let me know your thoughts. For those who have seen them elsewhere, let us know them too. Any questions or comments can also be left below.
2017 Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms’ photo gear:
- Camera body: Pentax K-3
- Lens: SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
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External related website:
- Shinjuku Gyoen (official website)