6:00 pm — TSH, day 41

Otsu (大津市)

Just another hiking day. A bit of rain, a bit of mountains, a lot of walking, beautiful views and sore feet. Nothing special.

Bridge over canal with misty mountain and village in background
Mountain valley view through pine branches under overcast sky
Lakeside park with green lawn and view of Lake Biwa

9:00 pm — Wrapping the day

AQUA TERRACE 迎賓館

At the end of the day I’ve reached the southernmost edge of Biwa lake, also known as “inland sea”, since it is a really big lake.

Lake Biwa at sunset with paddle steamer docked at pier
Lake Biwa marina at dusk with moored ferry and lakeside high-rises silhouetted against mountains
Wide calm expanse of Lake Biwa with a low arched bridge spanning narrow islets under pink sunset clouds