Akiba Dam, Gravity dam in Hamamatsu, Japan.
Akiba Dam is a gravity dam on the Tenryu River in Shizuoka Prefecture. The structure holds back water to generate electricity for the region and supply water to industries in Hamamatsu.
Construction began in 1954 and finished in 1958 to meet the region's energy needs after the war. The Tenryu River location was chosen for its ability to generate significant power.
The dam carries two different pronunciations among locals, with power development personnel using 'Akiha' while others maintain the 'Akiba' pronunciation.
A suspension bridge offers a viewing point where visitors can observe the dam and the valley below. The best overview comes from visiting this bridge that spans the gorge.
Visitors can observe the dam's complete structure from a suspension bridge that provides direct views of the concrete gravity engineering.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
