Kaizu Osaki

Cherry blossom dreaming on the shores of Lake Biwa

Cathy Cawood Mar 01, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Lanterns strung under the bossoms</p>

<p>Strolling through the town of Makino</p>

<p>Kaizu Osaki from across the water</p>

<p>Some people enjoyed the cherry blossoms from boats</p>

<p>The blue hills and water make a beautiful background to the blossoms<br />
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<p>Sakura was not the only spring flower</p>

<p>Branches laden with blossom hang over the water</p>

On a cold, showery Sunday in spring, I took a JR Kosei Line train to the small town of Makino. From there I walked to Kaizu Osaki where four kilometers of cherry trees planted along the northern shores of Lake Biwa were in full bloom. They created a scene of dream-like beauty. The blue water made a perfect backdrop for the delicate pink cherry blossoms, and colorful lanterns hung from the trees. Being a weekend, it was pretty crowded, but on weekdays there would be fewer people. I have also been to Kaizu Osaki in autumn, and in winter when snow lay thick on the ground. It is always beautiful, but spring is the loveliest time of all.

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...