LD Adventure, Day 2: Aha Falls

After inspecting the recreational facilities at Aha Dam, we drove thru Aha Village & up the hill, taking the left-hand turnoff (indicated by the "Ahano" white & blue road sign) onto the narrow road (actually a circular way). We should have taken the first paved turn but instead took the 2nd dirt trail (which is were I think the sign is located) & had to skillfully squeeze by a few fellow expats leaving the locale. But we found the parking area & ropes leading down to the river & falls. And we enjoyed the views & coolness of the water (ok, so only Josh actually enjoyed the coolness of the water).

Betsy & Ana race down the zipline at the ropes course area:

Robin got a turn too:

LD Adventure, Day 2: Aha Dam

After appreciating the facilities at Arakawa Dam, we turned off at the next dam sign to inspect Aha Dam, a place Betsy & I had been before. This time we didn't walk around the scenic area overlooking the water (near the buildings), but we drove over the dam & followed the road up into the hills overlooking it. And we found this great recreation facility. They had a nature trail (2-300 yen per person) that we considered but voted against & instead inspected the "ropes course" (a big, fun glorified playground) & the campgrounds. We also noted that they boasted kayaking (around the reservoir?) & there was a cafe in the main building. Definitely a reasonable camping weekend option!