Overview
Shichikawa Dam stands in Sada, Kozagawa Town, in the mountains of southern Wakayama Prefecture. It dams the Kozagawa River, a class-2 river of the Kozagawa river system, forming a quiet reservoir tucked into the hills. The still water of the lake set against the surrounding ridges is its main appeal.
Highlights
- ●The lake surface framed by mountain ridges
- ●The clear flow of the Kozagawa River
- ●The rich nature and quiet of the surroundings
- ●Mountain scenery ideal for a drive
History
Shichikawa Dam was built on the Kozagawa River, which belongs to the Kozagawa river system and is designated a class-2 river. It sits in Sada, Kozagawa Town, and was created to make use of the river's flow for flood control and water management. Together with the river and hills around it, the dam has long supported life in this area.
Access
The dam is located in Sada, Kozagawa Town, in the mountainous interior of southern Kii Peninsula. Public transport is limited, so traveling by car is the usual choice. Please check maps and official information for detailed routes.
Best season
As a mountain reservoir, it looks its best in spring with fresh green foliage and in autumn when the hillsides take on color. Visiting when the air is clear lets you enjoy the scenery at a relaxed pace.
Map
33.5978, 135.6953 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Drive to the dam from central Kozagawa Town
- 2Take in the views of the dam wall and reservoir
- 3Stroll leisurely along the Kozagawa River
- 4Enjoy the mountain nature before heading back
Did you know?
💡 The river held back by Shichikawa Dam is the Kozagawa, part of the Kozagawa river system and classed as a class-2 river. The dam sits in the mountain locality of Sada in Kozagawa Town, Higashimuro District.
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