North Garden — Attraction in Kyoto

Amazing park with gorgeous views, fauna and flora. In the summer, row boats and peddle boats are available for hire on the water. Fish, turtles and bird life are in abundance. There are several hiking trails clearly marked around the park with views of Kyoto. Sakura blossoms in the spring, exploding maple leaves in the Autumn and snow during the winter (occasionally). Toilets without paper..but there is one very clean toilet, (with toilet paper) in the cafe next to...

Takaragaike park is my favourite park to stroll, jog or ride around. Bring a picnic basket, and some bread to feed the ducks, birds, fish and turtles. If your lucky, you might see some deer. Throughout the season, the landscape changes colours. It's absolutely amazing. Takaragaike park turns into a winter wonderful when snow falls. There are amazing hiking trails as well! You won't be disappointed visiting...

Hi, I have been living in Kyoto for 13 years. I am a foreigner and for 6 years I have been walking through this park every day. Lately I have found many mamushi viper snakes trying to cross the path from the mountain to the river, this year I saw about 8 in just 3 weeks. Please be careful if you have been...