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2008年05月13日
Japanese Mountains: The Katora Valley Wild Flowers
Yesterday I climbed the Katora Valley with Mr. K. I had a specific reaason for climbing this valley at this time. The Katora Valley contains probably the best wild flower field in all of Mt. Kongo. There are several types of flowers which take their turn blooming there but the most famous is a flower called ICHI RIN SOU in Japanese. Another type called NI RIN SOU is also famous. These are both small white flowers that totally cover the ground in the upper parts of the valley. Both sides of the trail are totally covered with flowers-a wonderful sight. Mr. K and I were able to see these flowers in full bloom.
Another aspect of the valley that we enjoyed was the spring green. The shade of green in all of the valley was just un-believable. I am sure I see it every spring but each year I am amazed again.
A third high light of climbing the Katora Valley is the natural spring located about half way up the main trail. Here, a spring flows from a rock face, For the past 20 years I have never seen it run dry or for that matter increase in any way-there is just a steady flow of cold clear water. Mr. K and I talked about Moses in the desert when he had water flow from the rock. Some people might thing water does not usually flow from solid rock but our experience has been that that is the most common way for springs to appear. It looks like the water is flowing from solid rock.
For those of you who live in the Osaka area, it is still not too late. Climb the Katora Valley and enjoy the spring flowers!
投稿者 bethany : 2008年05月13日 01:43
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