Hokubō Dam
Hokubō Dam is a dam in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is located on the border between the cities of Maniwa and Niimi, and it is actually situated between the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Chūgoku Expressway. The dam was completed in 1980.
- Dam
- …lies at an elevation of around 340 metres (1,100 feet)
- …is also known as “Hokubō-damu”
- Description: dam in Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Himesaka Kanachiana Shrine and Makidō Cave.
Himesaka Kanachiana Shrine
Himesaka Kanachiana Shrine is a Shinto shrine, which is situated 2 km south of Hokubō Dam.
Makidō Cave
Makidō is one of many limestone caves located in the… Makidō Cave is situated 3½ km southwest of Hokubō Dam.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hokubo and Ōsa.
Ōsa
Suburb
Ōsa was a town located in Atetsu District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Ōsa is situated 9 km north of Hokubō Dam.
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Latitude
35.0007° or 35° 0′ 3″ north
Longitude
133.59945° or 133° 35′ 58″ east
Open location code
8Q7M2H2X+7Q
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Japanese—“Hokubō Dam” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Hokubō-damu”
- Egyptian Arabic: “سد هوكوبو”
- Italian: “diga di Hokubō”
- Japanese: “ほくぼうだむ”
- Japanese: “北房ダム”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kamiazae and Toyonaga-Akouma.
Nearby Places
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