Walking Courses

My job involves a lot of writing, but since quietly polishing texts is not in my nature, I often contemplate composition while on the move. My office is situated on the Kawauchi campus, and the vicinity is abundant with nature, so I often take walks while I think. Let me introduce the best courses for each season.
In spring I like to take the route leading to the Aobayama campus. You can admire colourful flowers on your way, until you reach the buildings of the Faculty of Agriculture. Many medicinal herbs grow there, but some of them are poisonous, so you should be careful.
In summer, I cross the Hirose River via the Yodomi Bridge and go to the Tohoku University Hospital. The important point is that you can enjoy constant fresh breezes as you stroll along the river. It is very nice to walk this route on a hot day.
In autumn, I go to the university-affiliated botanical garden. The forest has remained almost unchanged since the times of Sendai Domain. Now it is a famous beauty spot for autumn leaves viewing. The garden has admission fee, but students and faculty members of Tohoku University can enter free of charge.
In winter, I climb from the corner tower of the Aoba Castle towards the foundation of the keep. The rise is quite steep, so when snow is deep, you can slide down the hill on the way back. Take care not to fall.