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Takaragaike Park 宝が池公園

A large wooded park in north Kyoto built around the Takaragaike pond, with a lakeside walking loop, hills and views of Mt Hiei.

PriceFree

Getting thereKokusaikaikan Station (Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line), 10 min

Time needed1-2 hours

Best timeAutumn colours; spring

AddressTakaragaike, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

About

Takaragaike Park surrounds an Edo-period irrigation pond in the foothills of northern Kyoto. A flat path of about 1.5 km circles the water and is popular with joggers and walkers, with Mt Hiei rising to the east. The park also includes forest trails, a children's play area and sports grounds, and sits next to the Kyoto International Conference Center. It is a peaceful place to see autumn colours and spring cherries away from the tourist crowds.

Highlights

Loop path around Takaragaike pond
Views of Mt Hiei
Forest trails and children's play area
Autumn leaves and cherry blossoms with few crowds

Tips

Get off at Kokusaikaikan Station, the northern terminus of the Karasuma Line.
Do the pond loop in the early morning for mist and reflections.

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Takaragaike Park 宝が池公園

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