Explore Kusaka River Reservoir, Kochi’s largest wetland

If you’re a nature-lover, you won’t want to miss visiting the Kusaka River Reservoir, located in the small village of Hidaka near the pristine Niyodo River

Wetlands are one of the most productive and important ecosystems in the world, which help improve water quality, store floodwaters, and provide habitat for countless wildlife. The Kusaka River Reservoir is the largest inland wetland in Kochi, stretching over 14 hectares, which is equivalent to about 25 football fields!

Here, you can take an excellent guided tour along the walking path, and learn all about how wetlands sustain biodiversity and provide numerous benefits for the local community, including flood protection and erosion control

Make sure to visit the Niyodo River if you’re in the area! Learn more here: https://visitkochijapan.com/en/highlights/niyodoriver