Nikko's Yuno-ko Lake in the Rain

Nikko on a Rainy Day - 3

Larry Knipfing Jun 17, 2012 - 1 min read

Hiking the perimeter of the lake in the rain was a beautiful experience

The mist on the lake was tranquil and calming

A few boats were out on the lake, rented by people fishing

The green of the trees on the lake reflected beautifully off the gray sky and water

Couldn't resist this one. The pitter-patter of the rain on the water was a nice touch

Most of us hope for a full week of sunshine when we are out traveling. But it doesn't always happen that way. I recently spent a weekend in Nikko and it rained almost the whole time. But guess what? It was beautiful! In this short series, I'd like to share the beauty of Nikko with you--in the rain. This story focuses on the beauty of Yuno-ko Lake. It was clean and pure and very, very quiet on this rainy day.

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Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...