Takaragaike Park — Attraction in Kyoto

Takaragaike Pond & Park 宝が池（公園）　Located in Sakyo-ku near Kyoto International Conference Hall. This pond Takaragaike Pond is a place for locals to enjoy various activities. A lot of people enjoy nice scenic walk around the pond. It is always nice to have those small mountains in the backdrop when you take a walk around the pond. The surrounding area is entirely a park for leasure activities. This spacious park next to the pond is lovingly called " Kodomono Rakuen = Paradise for kids " has various playground equipments to keep a child entertained. You get an access leading to a great hiking trail around the pond. The greatest point of this place is that it is never been promoted as a tourist attraction of Kyoto. People you see in this place are mostly the locals who come here to relax in the beauty of nature. Takaragaike Pond can be a great spot for viewing seasonal highlights such as flowers of spring, wildlife and fire works of summer time, colored leaves of autumn.

** Takaragaike Walking & Hiking Course : You can have another way to enjoy walking around Takaragaike Pond. It is the walking & Hiking Course around the pond. The trail is well-guided with maps provided along the way. It is recommended to take the tour in spring since it is a great spot for cherry blossom viewing and bird watching.

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It is actually not the center of Kyoto, but thanks to subway Karasuma line it is easily accessible. Takaragaike Park, beside Kokusai Kaikan, International Conference Hall, is a huge natural park, where everybody can spend a wonderful time. Escaped from a busy downtown, it is a very pleasant place to relax yourself. This is a spectacular park. Ideal for walking and jogging. There is a track that takes you up a hill for spectacular views of the mountains. There are deer and birds. The air is fragrant with the smell of the trees, On asunday morning it was great to see the community groups walking and talking . The day that I was there , an ecology group was trying to removed introduced species of fish from the lake. This a wonderful place . This Park's a great place to jogging, walking and picnic. In November, there are plentiful...

Amidst Kyoto's whispers, a timeless tale unfolds, Where Takaragaike's secrets, in gentle hues, are told. In spring, the blossoms dance, a lively pink parade, Children's laughter mingles with the petals' soft cascade. Paradise for children, wide spaces to explore, Every step a new adventure, every game a joyful roar. Autumn paints the foliage in shades of gold and red, A serene wonder blankets all, where quiet moments tread. The North Garden's panoramic view, Mt. Hieizan in sight, A canvas of tranquility, bathed in nature's light. Plum blossoms and cherry trees, a forest dressed in bloom, Drawing many wanderers, dispelling winter's gloom. Takaragaike Park, where time both slows and flies, A haven of joyful play, beneath...