(March 28, 2017)Chasing the Life of Rivers @ Kinugawa and Sakuragawa Tour
While touring from the Kinugawa River to the Sakuragawa River and Mount Tsukuba, we will observe landforms and stones to experience the power of rivers that has arisen on a grand scale of time and space. We look forward to the participation of fans of the "Bura Tamori" TV show.
A must-see for topography fans!
A river map walk in the Kanto Plain that transcends time and space
This is a one-day tour to experience the workings of flowing water around Mount Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture. We will visit the Sakuragawa River, which is the channel of the current Kinugawa River and the former Kinugawa River, and observe the landscape, topography, and stones on the riverbed as we head upstream. The trip climaxes at the top of Mount Tsukuba, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kanto Plain. You will be able to experience the power of the river and its changes that have arisen on a grand scale of time and space.
Planners and Participants
Takashi Kawanishi (Environmental Education) / Ayami Morishima (Fine Arts) / Sayo Ishii (Science) / Shimpei Takae (Environmental Education)
Impressions
The 23 wards of Tokyo, which I often visit, may seem like just a flat area if you are not aware of it, but the water flowing over the plateau has carved out valleys and lowlands made of accumulated sediments. The vestiges of this can be seen in the place names, and Shibuya, which is now a busy shopping district, has the character "valley" in its name because it is located in a valley created by the Shibuya River. When you visit Tokyo, if you look at it from the perspective of how water works, you may see it in a different light. (T.K)
As a native of Tokyo myself, I have never had the opportunity to come into contact with rivers and other natural features, so I did not know that there were so many living things in rivers. In the future, I would like to plan a tour that lets people experience the workings of flowing water with their whole body, as well as a creature exploration tour for children using rivers in Tokyo as a theme. I feel that I want to create an opportunity for children to learn about the many living creatures that can be found in familiar rivers in Tokyo. (S.I)
