2011年6月21日火曜日

Arashiyama Rowing

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