Nango Park (南郷公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A park in the center of Kameoka City, spreading along the shore of Nango Pond, which was once the outer moat of Kameyama Castle. The surface of the water is close at hand, and sitting on a shaded bench or on the grass brings a quiet stretch of time that hardly feels like the middle of town. Cherry trees are planted here, so in summer you can pick a spot in their shade to lay out a picnic sheet. A castle moat left as a park and turned into a place of rest for local people is a scene particular to Kameoka. Once lunch and a break are done here, Kose Shinsui Park is within walking distance.

Tips

It is safest to buy your lunch and drinks around JR Kameoka Station before heading over. Rubbish must be taken home, so bring plenty of bags. Some stretches around the pond have no fence, so always hold small children by the hand. Avoid entering the water right after eating; leaving 20 to 30 minutes before heading to Kose Shinsui Park is the safer plan.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 15 minutes. You can wait out the peak heat around midday in the shade beside the pond.

Access & map

Nishiuchitsubo, Kose-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto 621-0815