Originating near the peak of Mt. Gongen (権現岳・Gongen-dake) in Yamanashi Prefecture, the Kawamata River (川俣川・Kawamata-gawa) flows swiftly eastward before bending south through the verdant Kawamata Gorge.
Midway along its 14-kilometer (8.7-mile) course, the river is joined by the pure spring waters of Doryū Falls (吐竜の滝・Doryū-no-Taki), which is the location where I captured this photo. The ice-cold stream and dappled light beneath the forest canopy created a tranquil, refreshing escape from the midsummer heat.
- Location: Hokuto, Yamanashi Pref., Japan
- Timestamp: 2025/08/27・12:41
- Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
- 28 mm ISO 100 for 1/20 sec. at ƒ/8
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by pix4japan
AloJapan.com