Takaragaike Park

What it is

• A large park in Kyoto, 62.7 hectares are currently open.
• It was an artificial pond for agriculture in the Edo period.
• The pond was expanded to its current size in 1855.

What to see

• A promenade and boating facilities on the pond.
• Kodomo no Rakuen, a children's play area.
• A 1,500m jogging course around the pond.
• The Kitasono area near Kokusai Kaikan Station.

Getting there

• Adjacent to Kyoto International Conference Center.
• Adjacent to The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike.
• Kitasono area is near Kokusai Kaikan Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.