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!
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Yagizaki Park Beside Lake Kawaguchi
Lake views and beautiful gardens
By Cathy Cawood
Community writer
Small shrine on a tiny island in the lake
A small bridge leads to a lakeside path
Blue hills across the lake
These cherry trees must be pretty in spring
In July the hydrangeas were just beginning to fade
Fading hydrangea
Path through the hydrangeas
I wonder if that soft cream is advertising blueberry or lavender?
Kawaguchiko Muse Museum
The lavender was mostly finished blooming
A 'tree' of wind chimes
A line of cherry trees edged the large lavender garden
Pretty flower border
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Elena Lisina
5 years ago
Looks like very nice and quiet place. Beautiful shots, as always!
Olga
10 years ago
Very peaceful place. I reckon the ice-cream is lavender taste!
Christina Oshima
10 years ago
Beautiful place indeed for a picnic!
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