Saturday, January 25, 2014

HAMA　ROYAL GARDEN IN TOKYO.

  Reading the news that Japanese apricots started to bloom in Hama Royal garden, I went to the garden.

 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　浜離宮に行きました。

Hama Royal garden.



This garden is located in the center of Tokyo.

There are various kind of waterfowls in this pond.

水鳥が多くいました。


A seagull. (Very near to Tokyo Bay.)

カモメです。


Northen pintails.

オナガガモです。



Tufted ducks.

キンクロハジロです。


A eurasian wigeon.


ヒドリガモです。

A　300 year old pine tree.

三百年の松です。



A red Japanese apricot.

紅梅です。


By macｒo lens.



White Japanese apricot flowers.


Cameria japonica flowers.

椿もまだ咲いていました。


By macro lens.

 
 
Sharing with Saturday's Critters. Today's Flowers.
 
Weekend Reflections.







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43 comments:

  1. Twilight ManJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    The birds and the flowers are indeed very beautiful. I love them very much.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:53 PM

      Dear Twilight Man.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  2. CQUEKJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    gorgeous place

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:54 PM

      Dear CQUEK.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  3. eileeninmdJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful photos from your garden visit. The ducks are beautiful, I love the Wigeon.. Thanks for joining in on Saturday's Critters. Have a happy weekend!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:55 PM

      Dear Eileen.
      　Thank you very much for your comment.

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  4. EG CameraGirlJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Northern pintails looks so elegant! I wish I had been with you to see this beautiful garden. ;)

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:56 PM

      Dear EG CameraGirl.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  5. TexWisGirlJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    so incredibly beautiful!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:08 PM

      Dear TexWisGirl.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  6. Laura. MJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:23 AM

    Lots and lots of beauty ... Wonderful walk through these gardens Minoru!
    Have a good weekend.
    a hug.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:09 PM

      Dear Laura.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  7. Linda W.January 26, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    Those blossoms are lovely! You have such beautiful gardens in Japan!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:09 PM

      Dear Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  8. Lisa GordonJanuary 26, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    These flowers are wonderful, Minoru.
    I cannot wait to see them begin to appear here, but it will be a while yet.
    A 300 year old tree!! That is amazing!!!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:10 PM

      Dear Lisa.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  9. UnknownJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:01 AM

    Hi Minoru, The garden is amazing with its beautiful buildings and bridges. I love all the flowers and all the birds. Thanks for taking us along on your visit.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:10 PM

      Dear Gunilla.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  10. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 26, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    A perfect garden! Every picture so full of beauty and serenity.

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  11. sunshineJanuary 26, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    A wonderful garden and beautiful birds.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:11 PM

      Dear Christian.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  12. 'TsukiJanuary 26, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    It is always a pleasure to visit Japan in your compagnie... Nice picture indeed, thanks for this inspiring sharing.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:13 PM

      Dear Tsuki.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  13. kissed by an angelJanuary 26, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Dear Minoru,
    How beautiful, colourful and delicate all these little blossoms are!!! So beautiful!!! The 300 years old tree is really amazing and I love the pictures with the birds very much!
    Thank you for this wonderful tour!
    Have an enchanting weekend!
    Katrin

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:13 PM

      Dear Katrin.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  14. Merry WitchJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    寒くて縮こまっていました。そう、もう梅の季節ですか。梅の花のアップ、とても愛らしく撮れましたね。
    私もおでかけせねば(^^)

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:14 PM

      Dear Merry Witch.
      こんばんは。
      ありがとうございます。　カメラを変えてみました。

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  15. ArijaJanuary 26, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    So nice to see what is blooming where you are and glorious to see how many wonders you have flowing in mid-winter.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:16 PM

      　 Dear Arija.
      Thank you very much for your comment. The Japanese apricots would start to bloom very early.

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  16. VieraJanuary 26, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    Really beautiful reflection shots... And it is incredible in my country at this time to see the trees blooming...so amazing as well as the 300 years old pine tree...Thank you for the adorable photos...

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:17 PM

      Dear Viera.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    What lovely shots! It looks very spring-like over there.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:17 PM

      Dear Lady Fi.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  18. stardustJanuary 26, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    今年の冬の寒さは厳しいと感じつつ、こうして写真で眺めますと日本の冬は比較的穏やかなんだと思います。もう梅ですか・・・東京の梅は早いですね。明日は一気に気温が下がるそうです。お風邪などめされませんように。

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:19 PM

      Dear Yoko.
      こんばんは。ありがとうございます。ヒートアイランド現象の様なものでしょうか。

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  19. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    こんにちは
    水鳥が綺麗に撮れましたね。ヒドリガモは、今まで知らなかった鳥ですが、浜離宮には沢山いるのですか。
    これだけ水鳥がいるなら、庭園＋花＋水鳥、で結構楽しめますね。特に私は１５０円で入れるので。
    紅梅は、私が訪問した１月１３日よりも見事に咲いてます。やはり早過ぎました。

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:21 PM

      　弘世旅空様
      　こんばんは。ヒドリガモも沢山いました。　オナガガモが美しいと思います。　紅梅は良く咲いていましたが、白梅は咲き始めた
      ばかりでした。

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    What a lovely, serene place to find in the middle of Tokyo.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:23 PM

      　 Dear Pat.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  21. ErcotravelsJanuary 28, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    You got beautiful photos of the garden!!
    Nice post...

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    1. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:24 PM

      Dear Ercotravels.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  22. Forest Dream WeaverFebruary 1, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    The japonica flowers are lovely....and the red apricot.You have so many interesting blossoms in Japan!
    Thank you...

    Ruby

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    1. Minoru SaitoFebruary 2, 2014 at 11:34 AM

      Dear Ruby.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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