Date: 21 May 2011
Place: Hozugawa River, Arashiyama
Wow! Info:
Actually, it nearly passed a month another new moment was recorded. This time, the experience merely directed to my nature's exploration. Among travelers, Arashiyama is a fabulous spot for enjoying multi-activities under fresh air. Interestingly, a river tour package offering here is the most attracted one.I would say it felt something like touring Tembeling River at National Park in Pahang, Malaysia.
Praise to Allah! I could witness how majestic the nature in Japan ==)
Others, Fantastic! "Tottemo Tsugoi!" or somehow gleeful words could spontaneously utter after feeling it yourself! Along 16km Hozugawa River, there are wonderful views of mountains, cliffs, gorges, rocks and the occasional wildlife such as birds, tortoises and I even saw a Japanese monkey! Then, crossover of train tracks could be seen as well. Not only that, you would be explained the views by some of boat guys and sometimes with folk stories. These guys looked pro handlers when maneuver boat cross cascades and some narrow rock-channels. The boat ride took an hour and half made me satisfied enough engaging mother nature of Arashiyama. Finally, this moment brought me a lot of nice pictures despite of my cloth got splashed.
Hozugawa Boat Tour
Crossover of JR train track
Reaching narrow rock tunnel
Rowing is popular activity in Arashiyama
Cascade
There are also float stalls
Arashiyama popular bridge
Bamboo grove
