Yamanashi

Beside Lake Yamanaka

Fuji views, forest holiday homes and a rural vibe

Cathy Cawood Sep 16, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>Nagaike Shinsui Park is small, but has a great view of Mount Fuji</p>

<p>Huge tree beside a road leading into the hills</p>

<p>Abandoned axel beside an old wooden shed</p>

<p>Stardust Guest House hidden in the forest halfway up the hill</p>

<p>Looking along the coat of the lake</p>

<p>Marimo Road runs along the lakeside</p>

On the day of Yamanaka Firework Festival, we found a parking space with good views of Mount Fuji and the lake near a small park beside Marimo Road. We took a walk into the back streets, and found pretty rural scenery which gave way to densely forested hills hiding holiday homes and guesthouses. I enjoyed exploring almost as much as the sunset and the fireworks display that came later.

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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...