Japan's 100 best reservoirs

0354-Ichijogi Dam

After leaving Yuda Dam on Sunday, September 16, 2012, the group entered Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, and had lunch at "Akita Furusato Village" where they ate Yokote yakisoba for lunch. In addition, they also enjoyed Kiritanpo (sliced pork dumplings). After that, they went further north and unexpectedly came across "Ichijoki Dam" and "Ichijoki Reservoir"...

1440-Sayama Pond Dam

Sayama Pond Dam is the oldest earth dam in Japan, a reservoir that has been passed down from generation to generation since the 7th century, and now serves not only as an earth dam for farmers, but also to protect the lives and property of citizens, and has been transformed into a place for birds and citizens to relax. It will be passed on to the next generation for another 100 to 200 years. / Earth dam /18.5m

Osaka Prefecture Dam

3048-Honenike Dam

Toyotoshi Pond Dam is an old-fashioned masonry dam completed in 1930 in Kagawa Prefecture. It is an unusual multiple-arch dam with a series of five arches. It is a wonderful and breathtakingly beautiful embankment. / multiple arch dam / 30.4m

Dam in Kagawa Prefecture

1220-Miyoshiike/Miyoshiike

The dam itself is small, but the lake is large in comparison. The dam lake is used as a training ground for canoeing, and competitions are held there from time to time. The gymnasium is also located next to the dam, indicating that the entire area is planned to be a comprehensive sports park. / earth / 19.7m

Dam in Aichi Prefecture

1242-Iruka Ike / Aichi, Japan

I didn't know there was a dam in a place like this! I was honestly surprised. This dam is located next to "Meiji-mura," which is usually visited by people who grew up in Aichi Prefecture on social tours. Please be assured that you do not need to pay an admission fee to the Meiji-Mura when you visit the dam. / Rockfill / 25.7m

Dam in Aichi Prefecture

1223-Hatsutachi-ike Pond

This dam is located near Irago, famous for Toson Shimazaki's "Palm Fruit," and is the final reservoir for the Toyokawa River water supply. The Toyokawa Irrigation Project was initiated to alleviate the chronic shortage of water in the Higashimikawa region. Although the dam is not very large in scale, it plays an important role in alleviating water shortages in the Higashimikawa region. / earth / 22.5m

Dam in Aichi Prefecture

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