Ogiso, Kiso Village, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
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¥1,000
Misogawa Dam, one of Japan's highest multi-purpose dams at 1133m, manages river water, secures water for local life and Aichi Prefecture's industry, and generates power. Explore Okukiso Lake, created by this rock-fill dam, with its Okukiso Bridge, observation deck, park, and museum. Enjoy scenic canoe experiences (limited season). Located in Kiso, Nagano Prefecture, it's accessible from Shiojiri or Ina ICs, or a taxi from Yabuhara Station. Visit the Misogawa Dam Museum to learn about the dam's structure and the Kiso River's origins. The best views of the surrounding mountains are in autumn.