Cracking Kakegawa Is Shizuoka’s Stunning Secret
Sometimes, delight arises where it’s least expected. And that’s precisely what happened for me over the weekend with a visit to the unexpectedly delightful Shizuoka Prefecture city of Kakegawa. We had the most amazing time in the city, watching birds, visiting traditional and modern attractions, and enjoying fine dining. I’d expected none of this, and found the city to be a hidden gem. Attracting us to the city was Kakegawa Kachoen, a flower and bird park, where we were treated to a magnificent time. We watched bird shows, got to feed and pet the birds, and took thousands of shots. It was simply sublime, and even had a strong Aussie…