Toyama Dam

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Toyama Dam was constructed during the war to dam the Toyama River between the mountains. Toyama Forest Park is located nearby. You can also enjoy the 48 waterfalls from the promenade at Takiuchizawa downstream of the dam.

Location: 028-2711 Yabukawa Toyama, Morioka City
Inquiries: Morioka City Tamayama General Office Industrial Promotion Division
Phone number 019-683-3852
FAX number 019-601-5349
Website: https://www.city.morioka.iwate.jp/
Other: 【access】
Route 1: Morioka Station → [30 minutes by bus] Toyama Dam Shinrinkoen-mae bound for Iwaizumi → [3 minutes on foot] Toyama Dam
Route 2: Takizawa IC → [30 minutes by car] Toyama Dam

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