2023 Azalea Festival at Nezu Shrine

red and white azaleas with houses behind

Nezu Shrine’s 2023 Azalea Festival was amazing. Actually, I say that every every year. Why?  It’s the colors. They are crazy.  Reds, whites, pinks, and purples are everywhere. They can be so vivid! Here are my photos of them.

Nezu Shrine azalea hill with many people on path in middle

When I went, some bushes hadn’t bloomed. That was okay. Nezu Shrine’s azalea hill was incredible. It was a sea of color. There were some green patches, but they didn’t detract from the natural beauty.

crowd looking at Nezu Shrine azaleas

The weather was great.  I was happy to see a few clouds in the sky. The temperature was in that sweet spot, not too warm or too cool. It was the perfect day.

Nezu Shrine azlaea hill

And even though it was a weekday, it was crowded! Many overseas visitors were there. I heard several languages, but Chinese and Korean were the most common. I also talked to Indians and people from Eastern Europe. It felt very cosmopolitan!

people photographing azalea field

And even though it was a weekday, it was crowded! Many overseas visitors were there. I heard several languages, but Chinese and Korean were the most common. I also talked to Indians and people from Eastern Europe. It felt very cosmopolitan!

man taking photo of girl giving peace sign in front of azaleas and people

No matter where I looked, there were people. Hopefully, the photos convey this. Walking around the hill took ages. Sometimes, the paths were jammed, and I had to wait for a way to open. I was there to enjoy the flowers and take photos, so it wasn’t a problem.

people looking at 2023 Nezu Shrine azalea festival

The only downside on the day was some construction next door. A building had been knocked down and the site was being redeveloped. It looked pretty ugly. But as long as I didn’t point my camera in that direction, it wasn’t a problem for photos.

man washing house windows behind people photographing azaleas

Did you go to Nezu Shrine’s 2023 Azalea festival? If you have, I’d love to hear your thoughts about it. In my opinion, it is one of the best flower events in Tokyo.

people passing above red azaleas

You can read my complete article about Nezu Shrine here.  It is a great place to visit in Tokyo. Questions and comments can be left below.

What Fujifilm camera gear did I use for these 2023 Azalea Festival photos?

Camera Body: X-T3

Lenses: 

  • XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
  • XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

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