Hibiya Park Chrysanthemums in 2019
The Hibiya Park chrysanthemums of 2019 were excellent. Its display area might not have been as big as Shinjuku Gyoen’s, but that didn’t matter. They were amongst the best I’ve ever seen. Growers had come from far and wide to display their flowers. I had a great day of photography.
Hibiya Park Chrysanthemums photo gear
- Camera body: Fujifilm X-T2
- Lens: Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
The chrysanthemum photography experience
It was extremely good because I found something new. Bonsai chrysanthemums! Until 2019, I had never seen them. These days, I see them all the time! Maybe they were so small I couldn’t see them with my bad eyesight? Anyway, they were pretty. I thought growing them might be difficult, or they need some unique technique.
That is not the case, one of the growers told me. He told me that it wasn’t hard. The only thing you need to pay attention to is cutting to get the desired shape.
Anyway, 2019 was an excellent chrysanthemum year. All the exhibits were outstanding. The weather was perfect. I doubt I will ever see better conditions.
Conclusion
Hibiya Park might be better known for its roses. Every year, there are fantastic displays of those flowers. They draw huge crowds as the park is in the middle of the city, and businesses surround it. But its chrysanthemums are great, too. They don’t get the attention they deserve.
Did you visit Hibiya Park in 2019 to see the chrysanthemums? I’m sure we’d all enjoy hearing your thoughts. By the way, there is an article about the park on this website. Please read it. Leave 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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External related websites
- Hibiya Park (official website)