Amidst a serene, crescent-shaped mountain range, gentle slopes meet a tranquil lake, its crystal surface reflecting wispy cirrus clouds against a warm, amber sunrise. Towering trees with radiant green canopies – some Sakura, others cedar – punctuate the shoreline, as vibrant azaleas and rhododendrons sprawl towards the misty base of granite cliffs, weathered by countless seasonal rains, and in the distance, the delicate spires of a Shinto shrine softly blend into the rolling hills, an evanescent fusion of nature and ancient tradition.
