Okudo, Ooi-cho, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture; Hirukawa, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture
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¥500
Discover the Ooi Dam, Japan's first hydroelectric dam, completed in 1924. Located on the border of Ena and Nakatsugawa in Gifu Prefecture, this historic dam created the scenic Ena Gorge, a designated site in the 100 Best Dam Lakes. Stroll along the dam's top for views of Ena Gorge and the beautiful valley below. Explore the monument dedicated to the dam's construction and the engineers involved. The dam is a 20-minute walk from the Enakyo Onsen area. A visit to Ooi Dam offers a blend of history and natural beauty.