If you come to Kyoto’s Kamogawa River, you have to try the super popular “turtle hopping” experience!
Near the Kamogawa Delta, just a few minutes from Demachiyanagi Station, the stream is crystal clear. Huge stones are lined up neatly across the river. Besides the regular square stepping stones, the cutest ones are carved in the shapes of turtles and plovers.
Spreading your arms out and hopping step by step across the big turtle stones, with the cool river breeze in your face and the sound of flowing water below, is seriously so much fun and a great way to cool off. Lots of locals sit along the riverbank to relax, picnic, and watch people hop across the river. Whether you’re an adult or a kid, the moment you step onto these adorable turtle stones, your mood instantly gets better. It’s one of the most relaxing and local-feeling little experiences you can have in Kyoto!
Kamogawa (Kyoto) | Review by Gina C
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