🌸 Kansai Sakura Trip | Missed Kyoto? Head to Shiga’s Lake Biwa Instead!

#cherryblossom25 This cherry blossom trip was a last-minute decision — and I knew I probably wouldn’t catch the full bloom in Kyoto. So I made a quick change and headed north of Kyoto to Shiga Prefecture, and it turned out to be the perfect call! ☀️ I got super lucky — full bloom and a sunny day! 📍For those visiting Kansai around this time: consider this! From Kyoto, it’s only two train stops to get there! 🚉 Get off at Ōtsu Station and walk toward Miidera Temple — cherry blossom heaven awaits! 📷 Photo Spots (taken on April 12, 2025): ① Kawaguchi Park Swinging under cherry blossom trees? Yes please! 🌸 There’s even a pretty little clock nearby — super cute for photos! ② Lake Biwa Canal (Biwako Sosui) Layer upon layer of cherry blossoms, creating a dreamy pink cascade over the water — it’s pure magic. ③ Miidera Temple Entry: 600 yen. If you want access to the famous Moon-Viewing Platform, you’ll need to book ahead — it’s 3,000 yen for 5 minutes (up to 6 people per group). It was already fully booked when I arrived, so I just snapped some side shots and walked further up to a higher platform — the view of the sakura + lake combo was chef’s kiss! 💕 🌸 On the way back, near Miidera Station, I found this perfect little scene: a train passing through cherry blossoms, a slide under a sakura tree, and even a few families having picnics. Everything was so peaceful and beautiful! 🌸 Bonus tip: Kaizu Ōsaki in Shiga just reached full bloom this weekend — definitely worth the trip if you have time!#travel