Overview
Chiburi Dam sits in Toyohara, Nasu Town, Nasu District, Tochigi Prefecture. Built on a tributary of the Kuro River in the Naka River system, it is an irrigation dam that secures water for surrounding farmland. Standing 23 meters high with a 130-meter crest, it has a quiet, unassuming presence.
Highlights
- ●An irrigation-only dam on a tributary of the Kuro River
- ●A 23-meter-high embankment with a 130-meter crest
- ●A reservoir holding about 354,000 cubic meters when full
- ●Quiet mountain-valley scenery in Toyohara, Nasu Town
History
Construction began in 1966 and was completed in 1971. Built solely for irrigation to provide a steady supply of agricultural water, the reservoir covers about 5 hectares when full and can store roughly 354,000 cubic meters of water.
Access
The dam is located in Toyohara, Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. Set in a quiet valley in the northeastern part of the Nasu highlands, its detailed routes should be confirmed via maps and official information.
Best season
Spring to early summer, when the water surface and mountain greenery shine, and the autumn foliage season are ideal for enjoying the scenery. A daytime stroll in bright hours is recommended.
Map
37.0944, 140.0992 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head toward Toyohara in Nasu Town
- 2View the reservoir from the dam embankment
- 3Stroll through the surrounding valley nature
- 4Continue to sightseeing in the Nasu highlands
Did you know?
💡 With a catchment area of just 1.7 square kilometers, it is a small-scale dam built exclusively for irrigation.
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