Episode 85 - Crossing the moon

This photo was taken at Arashiyama, Kyoto.

Arashiyama is at the outskirt of Kyoto and is accessible by trains or by buses. The photo shows the landmarks of this area: Mount Arashi, Katsura River and the Togetsu Bridge.

Apart from the river side as shown in the photo, other points of interests around the area include Tenryuji, a famous Zen temple, and the Bamboo Groves. To enjoy the beauty of the Hozu River at the upper stream and the surrounding valleys, you can take the Sagano Romantic Train from Arasiyama to Kameoka and return by a boat trip down the Hozu River and back to the Katsura River.

The Togetsu Bridge is a long semi-wooden bridge crosses the Katsura River. The beautiful Mount Arashi forms a dramatic backdrop to the bridge. It is an excellent place to view cherry blossoms.

Literally, Togetsu means "crossing the moon" - it is where you can appreciate the beauty of "Mirror Flower, Water Moon".