Yagisawa Dam

The Yagisawa Dam rises 131 meters high and stretches 352 meters across the Tone River, forming a significant water reservoir in Gunma Prefecture.

The construction of this concrete structure began in 1959 and reached completion in 1967, marking a major advancement in Japanese water management infrastructure.

The dam has influenced local dining culture, with nine restaurants in Minakami creating special dam-inspired curry dishes for visitors.

Visitors can reach the dam by taking a 40-minute taxi ride from Minakami Station or a 60-minute journey from Jomo-Kogen Shinkansen station.

The dam features a specialized skijumping-type spillway with a 30-meter drop, creating distinct water discharge patterns during overflow events.

Location: Minakami

Inception: 1967

Height: 131 m

Part of: 利根川上流ダム群

Website: https://water.go.jp/honsya/honsya/english/dams/kan_yagisawa.html

GPS coordinates: 36.91140,139.05600

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35