Yanzan Dam

Yahaba Town

Central Iwate

An earthen dam with a height of 23 meters that dammed the Iwasaki River, which was frequently causing floods and other water damage. The view of the town from the dam side is exceptional, and there is also a health road that goes around the dam. Nearby are the hot spring bathing facility ``Pastoral Baden'' and the indoor heated pool ``Nanchang Green Heights.''

Location: 〒028-3623 Oaza Enmoyamachi, Yahaba-cho, Shiwa-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Inquiries: Yahaba Town Agriculture and Forestry Division

FAX number 019-611-2609
Website: http://www.town.yahaba.iwate.jp/
Other: There is an outdoor toilet in the indoor heated pool parking lot right next to the hotel.

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