Aichi Pond

What it is

• An artificial lake officially known as the Togo Adjustment Pond managed by the Japan Water Agency.
• A reservoir supplying agricultural, domestic, and industrial water to the Aichi Prefecture region.
• A former venue for the 49th National Sports Festival featuring a professional rowing course.
• An earth dam structure standing 31 meters high fed by the Kiso and Yahagi rivers.

What to see

• A 1000-meter rowing course equipped with seven lanes for competitive water sports.
• A perimeter road measuring approximately 7.4 kilometers popular for walking and cycling.
• The Aichiike Bridge where the Meitetsu Toyota Line trains cross over the water.
• The Togo Dam which regulates the water levels of the adjustment pond.

Getting there

• The site is a 10-minute walk from Komenoki Station on the Meitetsu Toyota Line.
• The Togo Parking Area on the Tomei Expressway provides access near the reservoir.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.