Kinjo Dam, Naha

Name: Kinjo Dam
Address: 4-553-2 Hantagawa, Naha, Japan
Telephone: +81 98-885-5210

#19 among attractions in Naha

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The Kinjo Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Li River in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is designated as a cultural property and is located 500 m south of Shuri Castle. Construction on the dam began in 1989 and it was completed in 2000. Its main purpose is flood control and on average, it can control an intake of 40 m³/s; releasing 23 m³/s. The 19 m tall and 120 m long dam was constructed on fragile rock and is set on a deep concrete staircase foundation. ()

Local name: 金城ダム Opened: 2000 (24 years ago)Length: 394 ftHeight: 62 ftReservoir area: 4306 ft²Elevation: 197 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 26°12'44"N, 127°43'1"E

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4-553-2 HantagawaNaha Japan

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+81 98-885-5210

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Kinjo Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shuri Castle, Tamaudun, Sonohyan-utaki, Shikina-en.

0.4 miN
Forts and castles,
Shuri Castle, Naha
11 min walk • Shuri Castle, an emblematic landmark of the city of Naha, Japan, is a testament to the rich history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Situated on a hilltop offering panoramic views of the city, this reconstructed castle is a symbol of Okinawa's cultural heritage.
0.4 miN
Sprawling 16th-century royal mausoleum
Tamaudun, Naha
12 min walk • Tamaudun is a historical site nestled in the city of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, that serves as a solemn reminder of the Ryukyu Kingdom's regal past. This mausoleum, constructed in the early 16th century under the reign of King Sho Shin, is the final resting place...
0.4 miN
City gate,
Sonohyan-utaki, Naha
11 min walk • Sonohyan-utaki, a historical city gate located in Naha, Japan, stands as a silent witness to the rich cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom. This stone gate, though modest in appearance, holds profound spiritual significance and was once a key ceremonial site for the...
0.6 miS
Peaceful Ryukyu-era gardens and buildings
Shikina-en, Naha
15 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Naha, Shikina-en is a tranquil oasis that offers a serene escape from the urban environment. This historical park, with its roots tracing back to the 18th century, was constructed for the royal family of the Ryukyu Kingdom as a villa...
0.4 miN
Historical place
Shureimon, Naha
11 min walk • Shureimon is a gate in the Shuri neighborhood of Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the second of Shuri Castle's main gates.
0.9 miNE
Temple
Okinawa Shrine, Naha
24 min walk • Okinawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Established at the end of the Taishō period on the site of Shuri Castle, the main hall of which was reused as the haiden, the shrine buildings were destroyed in May 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa.
~1870 ftN
City
Shuri, Naha
10 min walk • Shuri is a district of the city of Naha, Okinawa. It was formerly a separate city in and of itself, and the royal capital of the Ryūkyū Kingdom.
0.5 miN
Universities and schools
Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Naha
13 min walk • Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts is a public university in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, founded in 1986.
1.3 miSW
Universities and schools
Okinawa University, Naha
34 min walk • Okinawa University is a private university in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1961, and it was chartered as a university in 1974.
1.3 miSW
Universities and schools
Okinawa Women's Junior College, Naha
33 min walk • Okinawa Women's Junior College is a private junior college in Yonabaru, Okinawa, Japan, established in 1966. Contrary to its name, the college has been accepting male students since 2003. This college relocated from Naha, Okinawa to current location in 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kinjo Dam?

Nearby attractions include Shuri, Naha (10 min walk), Shuri Castle, Naha (11 min walk), Sonohyan-utaki, Naha (11 min walk), Shureimon, Naha (11 min walk).

How to get to Kinjo Dam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kinjo Dam:

Train

Shuri (19 min walk)
Gibo (23 min walk)

Bus

新川営業所 (21 min walk)
新川バスターミナル (21 min walk)