Iccho-Tameike (pond) in winter (Okagaki-Machi)

Ever since it got colder, being away from riding a bicycle and taking a walk.

On the way home, parked my car at Iccho Tameike (pond) Parking and walked along the promenade around the pond, since for some time.

I was greeted by a cluster of daffodils blooming on the slope.

Although the weekend's cold weather eased, the movement of the waterfowl seemed sluggish.

Perching on a branch overhanging the surface of the water gives a feeling of winter.

Occasionally checked the distance from the starting point marked on the promenade as kept walking.

Iccho Pond is an irrigation pond built in the Edo period

The dam structure is designed to correspond to the amount of water stored in the Iccho Pond, and after heavy rains, to adjust the pressure on the dam (dam side wall), the water overflows here, and the water level is maintained at a certain level. 

According to the person in charge of the irrigation port, irrigation water is supplied several kilometers away through underground pipes by controlling a drainage valve.

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It says you can observe various wild birds and waterfowl

There are also a few slight up-down

The rest area is on the wooden path that crosses the surface of the pond.

When I was taking a rest at the rest area, heard regular, light footsteps.

High school student?

She ran around the perimeter, rocking her long hair

Last Slope

can see the starting point

Was a bit sweating even though walking along the promenade for only about 1km.

I need such a precious time