Stunning ! A blue tear-shaped lake in the shape of a pipa :: Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture

If you have the chance to see Lake Biwa shimmering in the morning mist, you’ll instantly understand the scene described in the “Classic of Poetry” (“Shijing”) poem “Reeds”: “The reeds are lush and green ; Dew turns to frost on the ground. The one I long for is on the other side of the water.” This stunningly blue and crystal-clear Lake Biwa is like a teardrop-shaped sapphire nestled in the heart of Shiga, covering one-sixth of the prefecture’s area. It is the third oldest lake in the world and Japan’s largest lake....Click to see the full attraction introduction

★★★ Extended Reading = Boating, Tea Tasting, and Experiencing Japanese Leisure
Located in the center of the East Teahouse Street, the building of Kaiwakan has a history of over 180 years. Ascend the eye-catching vermilion staircase, and on the second floor you’ll find an exclusive members-only high-end guesthouse. It is reserved for member reservations and used to entertain guests with traditional Japanese culture performances, featuring more than ten geisha who present various traditional Japanese dances and music, recreating the prosperity of the Edo period...Click to see the full attraction introduction