Satsuma Town, Satsuma District, Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture
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¥500
Tsuruta Dam, one of the largest gravity concrete dams in Kyushu, is located in Satsuma Town and Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture. This multipurpose dam on the Sendai River offers both flood control and hydroelectric power. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the dam and Lake Tsuruta from the dam park situated on the left bank's elevated area. Consider combining your visit with a trip to the nearby Soginotaki Falls, known as the "Niagara of the Orient," upstream on Lake Tsuruta. The dam is especially scenic during spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.