Kikuchi Gorge
Almost all Kumamoto residents know how wonderful Kikuchi Ravine is, especially in summer, because the tempreture around there is 26-27 degrees centigrade. Therefore, many people visit here to escaping the hurthul heat of summer. However, they come here not only to enjoy the cool and flesh air but also to see its transparent water of the river.
As the photo on the left shows, the degree of its transparency is enough to see the bottom of the river. There is a certain route along the river, which visitors have to follow. On the way of the route, there are several stops where they can enjoy playing with the beautiful water.
Hirogawara is the most unjoyable stop. You can play some ball games and lay down on the riverbank. In addition, some cameramen come here to take professional photographs of colored leaves in fall.
This is one of the most important facts about Kikuchi Revine: the quality of the water of the river is recognized as one of Meisuihyakusen, which means that the quality of the water is one of the best hundred water in Japan.
Thus, you are able to drink the water if you want, but it is probably better for you to try ot drink the water of the upper reaches because the water is cleaner than that of the lower reaches.
In addition, you can immerse you feet into the rever, but you are not allowed to swim in the rever because of the envirnmental protection. Therefore, please do not break the rule, but have a great time.
As the photo on the left shows, the degree of its transparency is enough to see the bottom of the river. There is a certain route along the river, which visitors have to follow. On the way of the route, there are several stops where they can enjoy playing with the beautiful water.
Hirogawara is the most unjoyable stop. You can play some ball games and lay down on the riverbank. In addition, some cameramen come here to take professional photographs of colored leaves in fall.
This is one of the most important facts about Kikuchi Revine: the quality of the water of the river is recognized as one of Meisuihyakusen, which means that the quality of the water is one of the best hundred water in Japan.
Thus, you are able to drink the water if you want, but it is probably better for you to try ot drink the water of the upper reaches because the water is cleaner than that of the lower reaches.
In addition, you can immerse you feet into the rever, but you are not allowed to swim in the rever because of the envirnmental protection. Therefore, please do not break the rule, but have a great time.