May 11, 2015 - 1 min read

Gassan and Saikachi Ponds

A tale of two lakes

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You could just park your car and go for a lakeside walk, surrounded by nature

You could just park your car and go for a lakeside walk, surrounded by nature

Even the road up to the ponds is beautiful on a sunny day

Even the road up to the ponds is beautiful on a sunny day

On the left, you can see the Aiko Dam

On the left, you can see the Aiko Dam

It sparkles intensely in sunshine

It sparkles intensely in sunshine

There are a few parking spots around the lake; people come here to fish

There are a few parking spots around the lake; people come here to fish

There are some hiking trails, too - you might see some wildlife, but be careful of bears

There are some hiking trails, too - you might see some wildlife, but be careful of bears

Spring is a good time to visit - the weather is good and there aren't so many insects as summer

Spring is a good time to visit - the weather is good and there aren't so many insects as summer

You could just park your car and go for a lakeside walk, surrounded by nature

Even the road up to the ponds is beautiful on a sunny day

On the left, you can see the Aiko Dam

It sparkles intensely in sunshine

There are a few parking spots around the lake; people come here to fish

There are some hiking trails, too - you might see some wildlife, but be careful of bears

Spring is a good time to visit - the weather is good and there aren't so many insects as summer

Near Sendai Astronomical Observatory and Hillside Shopping Center is a lovely beauty spot; two lakes formed by Aiko Dam. It is number 31 on a list of Sendai's top 100 green areas. The lakes are popular with fishing enthusiasts; there are some hiking opportunities, too. It is best accessed by car, although there are buses that stop not far away. If you don't mind a longer walk, you can use the JR Senzan line to go to Ayashi Station, and go south from there.

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Laura Welch

By Laura Welch

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Justin Velgus

Justin Velgus 9 years ago

I totally missed this treasure when I visited! With the shopping center nearby, you can spend a whole day in the area.

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