Shirakaba is Japanese for 'silver birch', and there are many silver birches growing around this pretty artificial lake in Nagano Prefecture. There is a walking track around the lake, and amusement park at one end, and a small shrine with a red torii standing in the water. Mount Tateshina overlooks the lake, and there are swan boats and canoes for hire if you feel like getting out on the water,
Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood
I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...
