Kamuriki mountain reflecting in the rice paddies
この時期の田んぼの景色が好きです。田植えが終わって、苗が途中まで育って来て、田んぼは背景を映しながら苗が目を引く模様となっている。
千曲川の近辺、戸倉上山田温泉の少し下流の田んぼでは冠着山の反射が見れる。川沿いのサイクリング道路からも見える。そして、山の雄大な姿を見れば、登りたくなってしまいます。
以前にも書きましたように、千曲川サイクリング道路及び冠着山登りコースを含めて、戸倉上山田温泉周辺のハイキング・サイクリングマップが出来ました。自転車やハイクで良い汗をかけて、そして温泉に入るのは最高です。
This is one of my favorite times of the year: the area's rice fields have all been planted and the seedlings are starting to grow bigger and bigger. They are still small enough for the paddies to reflect the surrounding scenery, reflections accented with the mesmerizing patterns of the rice seedlings.
Along the Chikuma River just downriver from Togura Kamiyamada Onsen, the rice fields are situated in just such a way to reflect Kamuriki Mountain, our area's landmark. The serene scene can be enjoyed from the cycling road that runs along the levee alongside the river. And seeing the grand visage of Kamuriki-yama awakens a desire to go hiking to the summit.
As mentioned previously, fortunately there is a new Hiking / Cycling map for Togura Kamiyamada and the vicinity. Both the Chikuma River Cycling Road course and the hiking trail for Kamuriki Mountain are featured. This summer, breaking a sweat on the cycle or hoofing it one of our local mountains, followed by a relaxing soak in our onsen will be a delight!
The New Hiking / Cycling Map
