Mt. Tanjo

❸ Lake Tsukuhara

Route No.3

❸ Lake Tsukuhara

The Kande Yamada Cycling Road is a 19.3-kilometer cycling path connecting Yamada-cho, Kita-ku to Kande-cho, Nishi-ku, Kobe, which reopened in 2019. The cycling road is located on the north side of Lake Tsukuhara, and visitors can walk along to the Tsukuhara Ohashi Rest Area where the BE KOBE Monument is located.

History

Origin and History of the name of Lake Tsukuhara

Lake Tsukuhara is a reservoir of the Dondo Dam, which was built by damming the Shijimi River in the lake that spans from Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture to Tsukuhara, Yamada-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City. Located near the Seto Inland Sea in southern Hyogo Prefecture, this area has a warm, low-rainfall climate, so the Dondo Dam was built to ensure a stable supply of water.

Spot

Highlights・Famous spots

Otoshi Shrine

Otoshi Shrine is located right next to the Tsukuhara bus stop.
Tsukuhara Lake can be seen from the shrine grounds.

Tsukuhara Cycling Terminal

On the north side of the cycling terminal is the entrance to Yoshitsune Road, a route that leads to Mt. Tanjo.
There are toilets available on site, which is a good starting point.

BE KOBE Monument

The BE KOBE Monument was completed in June 2020 on the shore of Lake Tsukuhara.
This is the third monument completed at Lake Tsukuhara, following Meriken Park and Port Island Shiosai Park!
It was designed based on the concept of “a gift from nature”. It is built of natural Japanese cedar on a white granite stage and blends in with the landscape of the satoyama.

Tsukuhara Bridge, Sanyo Expressway

The Tsukuhara Bridge on the Sanyo Expressway, which runs parallel to the Tsukuhara Ohashi Bridge near the monument, is a dynamic and beautiful structure that won the Japan Prestressed Concrete Institute Award in 1998.
Tsukuhara Bridge overlooks Tsukuhara Lake.

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beforehand and enjoy your fun and safe hiking!