An artificial pond in the northern part of Sakyo-ku, with a long history as it was created for agricultural water supply in the mid-Edo period. Takaragaike Park is developed around the pond's approximately 1.5 km perimeter, beloved as a citizens' recreational space. Beyond the pond, the ridgelines of Mt. Hiei and the Kitayama mountains are visible, with beautiful seasonal scenery. Adjacent to the …

Takaragaike is an artificial pond believed to have been constructed around 1700, during the Genroku era of the mid-Edo period, to secure agricultural water for the surrounding villages. According to tradition, farmers of the Kamitakano district built the pond for irrigation purposes, and it supporte…