Takizawa Dam
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Explore the inside of this massive dam via elevator! A truly impressive and open dam experience.
Highlights
- Explore the massive interior of the dam
- Enjoy breathtaking views from the dam's crest
- Get a dam card
- Surrounded by abundant natural beauty
- Recommended as a scenic drive
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).
Overview
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