Nature observation tour around the Kusaka river regulating pond
Tour of nature observation such as birds, plants, and dragonflies
The Kusaka River Regulating Pond (Medaka Pond), located a 30-minute drive from Kochi City, is one of the largest wetlands in Kochi Prefecture. It was created as a flood control pond. It nurtures a rich ecosystem and is home to valuable plants, wild birds and dragonflies.
In spring and autumn, you can observe mainly plants (plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, higanbana, and aquatic plants such as foot flowers and coleoptera), in summer over 30 species of dragonflies, and in winter wild birds such as ducks that come to the area to overwinter. There are also many small birds that congregate near the water.
Guides will give you easy-to-understand explanations as you walk around the pond.
Why not spend some time relaxing and enjoying the richness of nature?
■Dates
held on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
*Reservations required by 12pm, 3 days in advance
■Fee
Adult 1,500 yen per person
Child (7-12years old) 1,000 yen per person
*Under 6, free with one adult
*fee includes guide, insurance, and papers.
■Capacity
2 - 10
For single participant will be charge double.
More than 10 participants can be negotiable for time schedule.
■Duration of the tour
About 2 hours
■Starting time
(1) 9am
(2) 1pm
■Location of reception
MeetingBird watching hut (A house of small blue fish painted)
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*Registration opens 15 minutes before the start time.
■Location of the tour
Around Kusaka River regulating pond (Medaka pond)
Around the entrance of the sports park in Hidaka village
■Please read before booking
・Wild birds are often seen in the morning. Dragonflies are best seen around noon
・There may be days when the tour cannot be held due to overlapping with other nature observation tours.
・Eligible for Ryoma Passport (Benefit: Village Station Hidaka Discount Coupon)
・Reservation required (3 days in advance, until 12:00)
・Parent-child discount available (1 child up to elementary school age is free per adult)
・Guide is in Japanese. Please inquire if you require a English communicator.
・Binoculars rental (with guidebook) fee is 500 yen (9:00-15:00 on the day)