Naradachi, Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture
Rating
Cost per person
¥500
Shirokawa Dam Park, established by Niigata Prefecture, is centered around Shiro no Ike (Castle Pond) near the Shirokawa Dam in the Matsudai area of Tokamachi City. This tranquil park features art installations from the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale since 2003, including a water wheel, sculptures, and black spheres. Visitors can also enjoy a natural spring for drinking water. Located a 20-minute drive southwest of Matsudai Station on the Hokuhoku Line, the park offers parking for 20 cars. Note that dam cards are not currently being distributed (as of June 20, 2020). Best visited during the warmer months to fully appreciate the outdoor art and natural surroundings.