Overview
Asahi Dam is a dam on the Agagawa (also called Okawa), part of the Agano River system in Shimogo, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture. A relatively small dam with a height of 16.1 meters, it was built on a river running through the mountains of the Aizu region. It is a spot to enjoy together with the surrounding nature.
Highlights
- ●A dam built on the Agagawa (Okawa)
- ●A dam standing 16.1 meters high
- ●A setting in the mountains of Aizu
- ●A historic dam completed in 1935
History
Built on the Agagawa (Okawa), a first-class river of the Agano River system, the dam was completed in 1935. Its height is 16.1 meters.
Access
The dam lies in the mountains along the Agagawa (Okawa) in Shimogo, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture. Please check maps and official information for the exact route.
Best season
The autumn foliage season, when the surrounding mountains turn color, and early summer with its fresh greenery are especially recommended.
Map
37.2544, 139.8679 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the Agagawa in Shimogo
- 2View Asahi Dam and its embankment
- 3Enjoy the surrounding nature of Aizu
- 4Continue to sightseeing spots around Shimogo
Did you know?
💡 The Agagawa is also known as the Okawa, and Asahi Dam is a 16.1-meter-high dam built on this river.
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