Mt. Moriyoshi Dam
Free tours are at Mt. Moriyoshi Dam, the longest rock-fill dam in Northern Japan.
The view of Moriyoshi Shikimi Lake is superb.
The construction of the dam was done with care not to damage the nature as much as possible, so you can still enjoy the rich nature of Mt. Moriyoshi even now.
You can visit the top of the dam at any time.
You can visit the top of the dam at any time.
Tours of the dam are free.
The management branch will carefully tell you about the dam.
The management branch will carefully tell you about the dam.
The electricity is powered by hydropower!
Details of the tour
Price, Target age:
Free, for all ages.
There is no limit to the number of people.
There is no limit to the number of people.
Time required:
About 1 hour.
It is possible to change to a shortened course according to your desired time.
It is possible to change to a shortened course according to your desired time.
Period:
From 9:00 to 16:00 on weekdays
Closed:
Year-end and New Year holidays.
(Please contact for weekends and holidays.)
(Please contact for weekends and holidays.)
Reservation method:
(Currently limited to those living in Akita, to prevent infection with the coronavirus).
Please apply online at least one week before the desired date, or call (0186-60-7231) to the Mt. Moriyoshi Dam Management Branch.
If the staff can handle it, you can apply on the day, so please feel free to contact us.
However, we may not be able to accept your request on the day of the event, so please make a reservation in advance.
Please apply online at least one week before the desired date, or call (0186-60-7231) to the Mt. Moriyoshi Dam Management Branch.
If the staff can handle it, you can apply on the day, so please feel free to contact us.
However, we may not be able to accept your request on the day of the event, so please make a reservation in advance.
Please note:
There are stairs and wet areas inside the dam, so please wear comfortable shoes.
For safety reasons, we do not allow people who are drinking alcohol to visit.
Smoking is prohibited in the dam inspection corridor. There is no smoking area.
Please do not go over the fences and chains that have been installed.
For safety reasons, we do not allow people who are drinking alcohol to visit.
Smoking is prohibited in the dam inspection corridor. There is no smoking area.
Please do not go over the fences and chains that have been installed.
Map
【Mt. Moriyoshi Dam】
Meeting place:
【Mt. Moriyoshi Dam Management Branch, Noshiro River National Highway Office, Tohoku Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism】
31 Nemorita Aza Himegashima, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture 018-4512
Meeting place:
【Mt. Moriyoshi Dam Management Branch, Noshiro River National Highway Office, Tohoku Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism】
31 Nemorita Aza Himegashima, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture 018-4512
Organizer information:
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Tohoku Regional Development Bureau Noshiro River National Highway Office Mt. Moriyoshi Dam Management Branch
31 Nemorita Aza Himegashima, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture 018-4512
TEL: 0186-60-7231
Reception hours 8:30 to 17:15
31 Nemorita Aza Himegashima, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture 018-4512
TEL: 0186-60-7231
Reception hours 8:30 to 17:15