Yamanashi

Yagizaki Park Beside Lake Kawaguchi

Lake views and beautiful gardens

Cathy Cawood Aug 18, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>Small shrine on a tiny island in the lake</p>

<p>A small bridge leads to a lakeside path</p>

<p>These cherry trees must be pretty in spring</p>

<p>In July the hydrangeas were just beginning to fade</p>

<p>I wonder if that soft cream is advertising blueberry or lavender?</p>

<p>The lavender was mostly finished blooming  </p>

<p>A line of cherry trees edged the large lavender garden</p>

This very pretty park is the main venue for the Kawaguchiko Herb Festival held yearly from mid-June to mid-July, when the purple lavender is in full bloom. I visited in late July, too late for the lavender. There is a small shrine, Rokkakudo, on a tiny island just offshore, and on the west side of the park you can find Kawaguchiko Muse Museum. Yagizaki Park is a lovely place for a picnic!

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...