Hatonosu
Valley
Last weekend I had
no work on Friday, as it was a public holiday. I decided I needed to get out of
the big city and head for the hills! I researched the best places to visit in
West Tokyo to see the autumn leaves. Hatonosu Valley popped up on my phone as a
very popular spot due to its colorful mountains. It took one hour and a half to
get there from Musashi Sakai and I was so impressed when I got there. The Tama
River flows through the valley and it is surrounded by high mountains lacing
the sky. It really was a sight to see and I took so many photos to send to my
friends and family. The colors of the leaves were so pretty and they were the
brightest I have seen so far in Tokyo. I sat on the large rocks beside the
river and relaxed for a while, watching couples and friends eat their lunch and
crossing the large bridge that drapes over the valley. After I relaxed, I went
for a walk alongside the river and then had some soba noodles in a small café
beside the train station. It was cold and the noodles heated me up along with
some tasty green tea. The sun was setting as I stepped onto the train for my
journey home.
By the time I
arrived home, I was tired and ready to relax in front of a good movie. I will
definitely be bringing guests to Hatonosu Valley when they visit me, as I am
sure they will not be disappointed. Maybe next summer I will paddle in the
river and sun bathe on the rocks.
