20 November 2007

Kyoto – Hozugawa River Rafting Experience

Just recently, Tina, Lauren, Shinya and I went on a day trip to Kyoto to do a rafting tour in a traditional rafting boat down the Hozugawa River.

It was such a great experience because we got to see the momiji (maple leaves) during the Autumn season when they look their best.

The boat ride was very relaxing and it was so beautiful to see all the leaves turning red during the Autumn season.

The boat ride went for about two hours and it was really peaceful. Apparently, when the water levels are high, it can be very dangerous as the river flows very quickly and it is easy to capsize. Thankfully, the water levels were low when we went and it was a beautiful day, so we had nothing to worry about!

One of the men who was helping to steer the boat looked a lot like Morgan Freeman. If Morgan Freeman was Japanese, that is exactly how he would have looked! What do you think?


During the boat ride, there were other boats that were like small delis where you could buy food. It was such a novelty, that we all shared some chips and Lauren bought some squid.

This is the traditional Japanese boat that we travelled in as we were going along the river.

3 comments:

Lauren said...

How good that Morgan Freeman steered our boat! It was a beautiful day!

Tinz said...

I wouldn't have called this rafting but it was fun!

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