Takizawa Dam

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Explore the inside of this massive dam via elevator! A truly impressive and open dam experience.

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Overview

Takizawa Dam is a gravity concrete dam built on the Arakawa River in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. The reservoir created by the dam is called "Takizawa Lake." It's the largest dam in Saitama Prefecture, with an awe-inspiring height of 132 meters and a crest length of 424 meters. The dam's interior is free to visit, and an elevator takes you swiftly down to the base. From the dam's crest, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Takizawa Lake and the surrounding mountains. The area surrounding the dam offers abundant natural beauty, perfect for hiking and camping. Dam enthusiasts will also appreciate the opportunity to collect a dam card! Takizawa Dam is a must-see destination when exploring the Chichibu region.

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Basic Information

Address
3021, Otaki, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Saitama
Access
By car: Approximately 40 minutes from Hanazono IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th - January 3rd), the second Tuesday of the month (or the next business day if the second Tuesday is a holiday)
Fee
Free
INFO
Public access to the dam's interior walkway, downstream plaza, and footing stairs is closed during the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th - January 3rd), and the second Tuesday of the month (or the next business day if the second Tuesday is a holiday).
HP
http://www.water.go.jp/kanto/arakawa/index.html

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