森戸川源流 Upstream of Morito river

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まだまだ残暑きびしい今日この頃。

海や山もいいけれど、涼を求めて川遊びに行けるのも、逗子のいいところ。

森戸川源流は、秘境感たっぷりの自然豊かなエリア。

逗子駅方面からは、京急バスで長柄交差点下車、川久保交差点を右手に進んだところにあります。

（朝と夕方には川久保にとまるバスもでています。）

新桜山トンネルを通りますが、歩道がしっかり整備されているので自転車でも安心です。

ひんやりした空気の中、川遊びを楽しんだり、貴重な山野草、昆虫、野鳥などを観察したり。

希少な生き物にとっての数少ない生息地。

この環境でしか生きられない生き物もいるので、じっくり観察したあとは、もと居た場所に戻してあげましょう。

ゴミの持ち帰り、野鳥を驚かせる大きな声にも気を付けたいですね。

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It’s already September, but still hot like Summer!

Shonan area is known for beaches and mountains, but there are also beautiful rivers which are perfect to cool down on such a hot day.

Upstream of Morito river and the surrounding forest are called a hidden gem of Hayama.

To reach there, you can take a bus from Zushi st. (JR line) or Shinzushi st. (Keikyu line.) After getting off at Nagae Kosaten, walk towards the mountainside until Kawakubo crossroads. Turn right and walk for another 10 minutes, you will find the gate to the walkway. Busses directly go to Kawakubo Kosaten are also available only in the morning and evening.

As there is a wide and safe pavement in Shin Sakurayama Tunnel, cycling is an option, too.

You can enjoy touching the cool water and observing beautiful plants, insects and birds, while feeling the fresh air coming from the untouched forest.

This area is one of the few homes for rare species of wild lives. Do not forget to release them after enjoying observation. Plus, please remember that littering and making so much noise will ruin this beauty of nature in this place.