Aoyama Cemetery Cherry Blossoms in 2022
The Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms were good. They hadn’t quite fully bloomed, but they were close. The flowers looked beautiful, but luck wasn’t with us. Clouds obscured the sky. Still, I left with photos that made me happy.
The best Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms photo
Cherry Blossom Road is always the star. It runs through the middle of the cemetery. Everyone goes there.
The trees line both sides. Their branches arch out over the road. It looks like a tunnel of flowers. That’s the iconic Aoyama Cemetery photo.
The problem is where you take that photo. It’s the middle of the road. That’s dangerous for obvious reasons. Look for breaks in the traffic, but keep your wits about you. Watch out for bicycles too! They whizz by.
I take that picture every year. The scene is unique and irresistible. Do you know of another similar shot in Tokyo? I don’t. But that shouldn’t be the only reason for going.
Take your time and walk around Aoyama Cemetery. Great photos of the Japanese cherry blossom trees are waiting for you. A few friendly people to chat with are there too. I ran into Elle, a vivacious pug, and her owner in 2022.
My favorite photo for this season was of Tokyo Tower. Cherry trees flanked it. I like to take it every year. Take in the morning. In the afternoon, the trees and flowers are backlit. Getting a good exposure is difficult. Of course, bracketing is an option.
Why didn’t the weather cooperate more? Blue sky with clouds would have been welcome. Oh well, next year might be better!
Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms photo gear:
Camera Body: FujifilmX-T3
Lenses:
- Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
- Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Conclusion
You should see the cemetery’s cherry blossoms! They are fantastic. If you come to Japan one day, put this spot on your itinerary. It is worth a visit. I’ve been in love with it for years.
Did you see the Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms in 2022? If you did, let us know your thoughts about them. I’d love to hear from you. Leave your questions and comments below.
Rohan Gillett
Rohan has lived in Tokyo for 30+ years. He loves photography and plans to capture the entire city.
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Aoyama Cemetery external websites:
- Aoyama Cemetery (official website)