Kusaka River Reservoir Nature Observation Tour
Tour of nature observation such as birds, plants, and dragonflies
The Kusaka River Reservoir (Medaka Pond), located just a 30-minute drive from Kochi City, is Kochi Prefecture's largest wetlands. Created as a flood control pond, it supports a thriving ecosystem and is home to valuable plants, wild birds and dragonflies.
In spring and fall, you can observe a variety of plants, including plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, higanbana, and aquatic plants like foot flowers and coleoptera. In summer, over 30 species of dragonflies can be seen, and in winter, wild birds such as ducks migrate to the area to overwinter. Many small birds also gather near the water.
Experienced guides provide easy-to-understand commentary as you stroll around the pond.
Why not take some time to relax and immerse yourself in the richness of nature?
■Dates
Held on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
*Reservations required by 12 p.m., 3 days in advance
■Fee
Adults 1,500 yen per person
Children (7 - 12 years old) 1,000 yen per person
*Fee includes guide, insurance, binocular rental, and explanatory materials.
■Capacity
2 - 10 people
If you book for just one person, the fee will be double.
Tour start time and length are negotiable for groups of 10 or more participants.
■Tour duration
About 2 hours
■Start time
(1) 9 a.m.
(2) 1 p.m.
■Meeting point
Bird watching hut (House featuring a painted small blue fish)
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*Registration opens 15 minutes before the start time.
■Tour location
Around Kusaka River Reservoir (Medaka pond)
Area around the entrance to Hidaka Village Sports Park
■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.
・Covered by Ryoma Passport (Benefit: Village Station Hidaka Discount Coupon)
・Reservations required (by 12 p.m., 3 days in advance)
・The tour is provided in Japanese. Please inquire if you require an English interpreter.
・For visitors not participating in the tour, binoculars (with guidebook) are available for rental for 500 yen (9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on the same day).