Karikomi Pond [Currently Closed to Traffic]
Karikomi Pond, located at the foot of Gankyoji Mountain in the upper reaches of the Uba River, is known for a legend that Master Taicho once divided and restrained a great serpent dwelling in Senjaga Pond on Mount Haku. Surrounded by primeval forests of beech and Japanese oak, this tranquil pond reflects Mount San-no-mine, one of the peaks of the Haku Mountain Range. Enveloped in a mystical atmosphere, it is one of the prefecture's premier spots for autumn foliage.
[Important] Regarding the Prefectural Road Leading to Karikomi Pond (Updated August 30, 2024)
Due to the large-scale disaster (slope collapse, collapse of Zengorō Bridge) that occurred in March 2023 and the impact of heavy rains in July, Prefectural Road 173 (Kamikoike-Katsuhara Line) connecting to Karikomi Pond is closed to traffic from Hatogayu. (Access to Hatogayu remains possible.)
As was the case last year, it will not be possible to reach Karikomi Pond via Prefectural Road 173 during this autumn's foliage season.
For details, please refer to the following website.
Fukui Road Information Network is here (in Japanese)
- Area
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
- Category
- Natural Scenery Fall Leaves
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM Barrier-free
Information
- Telephone Number
- Ono City Tourism and Exchange Division 0779-66-1111
- Address
- 福井県大野市上小池
- Closed
- During the winter season (late November to mid-May), the road is impassable due to snow accumulation.
- Getting There
- From JR Echizen-Ono Station, take the municipal bus on the Hakusan Line and get off at "Hatogayu." Walk 150 minutes to the trailhead. / From the Hokuriku Expressway Fukui IC, drive 90 minutes to Koike Park. From Koike Park, walk 50 minutes.
