Amekawa Dam

Amekawa Dam is a check dam on Ame river in , , . The primary purpose is reducing water flow velocity to counteract erosion. It is also used for water supply. The pole of inaccessibility of Japan lies near this dam.
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  • Type: Dam
  • Description: dam in Saku, Nagano
  • Also known as: “Amekawa Sabo-damu”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Shinkaisansha Shrine.

Shinto shrine
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is a Shinto shrine, which is situated 4 km west of Amekawa Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sakuho.

Town
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is a town located in , Japan. is situated 7 km southwest of Amekawa Dam.

Amekawa Dam

Latitude
36.18476° or 36° 11′ 5″ north
Longitude
138.55203° or 138° 33′ 7″ east
Elevation
908 metres (2,979 feet)
Open location code
8Q8W5HM2+WR
Geo­Names ID
7573271
Wiki­data ID
Q4742162
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Uzbek—“Amekawa Dam” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Amekawa Sabō-damu”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “سد اميكاوا”
  • Italian: “diga di Amekawa”
  • Japanese: “あめかわさぼうだむ”
  • Japanese: “雨川ダム”
  • Japanese: “雨川砂防ダム”
  • Uzbek: “Amekawa toʻgʻoni”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Tanokuchi and Nigamizu.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Kumoba Gawa and Nukui Gawa.

Nagano: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Nagano and Matsumoto.

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