Matsuno Dam

Overview

Matsuno Dam is a dam built on the Kani River, part of the Kiso River system, in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture. About 26.7 meters high, it was completed in 1943. Standing quietly among the hills of the Kiso River basin, its reservoir, known as Lake Matsuno, is a favored stop for drives and nature walks.

Highlights

• ●A dam about 26.7 meters high on the Kani River of the Kiso system
• ●A history reaching back to its completion in 1943
• ●The calm lakeside scenery of the reservoir, Lake Matsuno
• ●A pleasant stop for hillside drives and nature walks

History

Matsuno Dam was constructed in 1943 on the Kani River within the Kiso River system. Completed during the wartime years of the late 1930s to early 1940s, it is a relatively small structure of 26.7 meters in height that has long supported the water resources of the surrounding area. For details of its purpose and how its management has changed over time, official sources offer a fuller picture.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Drive from Mizunami Station along winding hill roads to the dam
2. 2Take in the view of Lake Matsuno from the dam crest
3. 3Enjoy the seasonal scenery and the changing surface of the water
4. 4On the way back, explore Mizunami's town center and nearby nature spots

Did you know?

💡 The reservoir formed by Matsuno Dam is called Lake Matsuno and is known as one of the natural scenes of Mizunami City. The Kani River is a tributary that flows into the Kiso River, and tracing these water connections on a map is one of the quiet pleasures of touring dams.

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