Sep 15, 2014 - 1 min read

Summer Evening at Osawa Pond

Savouring the last of the day's light by still waters

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

A simple wooden pier juts out into the pond

A carved wooden bowl like a lotus leaf at the end of the pier

Somehow I like to imagine long-gone courtiers, artists and poets admiring the pond's beauty just as I did

The trees are reflected in the pond's still water

Lotuses cover a large corner of the pond

A plastic cover protects this wooden boat from the elements

I think perhaps green is my favorite color

The red and white of Shingyohoto contrasts with the dark trees

Such a peaceful view!

The Arisugawa flows beside the wall of Daikaku Temple

Stones line the river's sides

This man-made pond at Saga was created in the 9th century as part of an imperial villa. Today it belongs to Daiku Temple, which stands on the shore. On evenings in July and August there are lotuses, and the green hills and trees around the lake are reflected in the still surface of the water. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful, making it a perfect place to walk and mull over the day.

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