Beyond the peak, slightly after also to enjoy the fall foliage. The day was sunny comfortably, rather than just look, is try to enjoy the fall foliage while was a light exercise in the walk.”Takaragaike park” is usually a lot of people enjoy walking and marathon, it has been popular as a place of recreation and relaxation for citizens.
Off the beaten path of autumn leaves spots that tourists not almost “Takaragaike”
Located in the northern part of Kyoto “Takaragaike park” is an artificial pond was created as reservoirs for agriculture in the Edo era. The origin of the name has several theories, for the Matsugasaki, which has been plagued by serious water shortages, and that pond was felt like a treasure, Toka is the leading such that the shape of the pond has been likened to the money in the weight-shaped. Such “Takaragaike” are useful from also citizen now, or usually is used in elementary school extracurricular classes, bird observation and walks, such as the marathon, are using many citizens enjoy recreation.
Promenade of the pond around about 1.5km is surrounded by trees, in spite of the brilliant fall foliage can enjoy in the fall, the figure of tourists Toka’m beaten path that rarely seen. On this day despite on Sunday, walking all round around the pond, is about five people I met in person.
“Takaragaike” facing is from the west side of the pond, International Conference Hall and Hiei, blue sky in the background, spread a pleasant landscape, such as passing the discussions.Should you want to shoot with Pashari If you have a camera.
Carp in the pond are many, come closer in search of food and are watching from the shore. The figure is, maybe but he initially was cute, that would kinda pulled the last of those in too much abundance, there is some of this pond. Pond which is entirely cloudy brown also uncommon, there is a taste and to photograph, enjoy the unusual flavor.
Because some benches around the pond are provided, a small pause Once the foot is becoming heavier. Recommended, a place like the observatory to the east of the pond. It becomes to make protruding into the pond, overlooking relax comfortably the autumn leaves from the pond. Even if not a poet nice is Haiku Bride likely atmosphere.
If, when you are walking by thinking such a thing, can quickly around the pond. Even walk comfortably, about probably 30 minutes. Health a little conscious, try to enjoy walking the beaten path spot while enjoying the autumn leaves.
Takaragaike park
Address: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Sakyo-ku Kamitakanonagareda cho 8
Admission: Free
Parking: 510 yen
“Text, Photo: Naoyuki Nakagawa”