Sakamoto Dam

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Sakamoto Dam is a dam in the Gunma Prefecture of Japan. It forms Lake Usui. ()

Local name: 碓氷湖 Opened: 1994 (30 years ago)Length: 279 ftHeight: 119 ftReservoir area: 17.3 acres (0.027 mi²)Coordinates: 36°21'13"N, 138°42'18"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, Mount Myōgi, Usui Pass, Chachisutorito zhi jing ze.

2 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, Annaka
50 min walk • The Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is an open-air railway museum located in Annaka, Gunma, Japan. It is operated by East Japan Railway Company, and was opened on 18 April 1998 on the site of the former Yokokawa motive power depot alongside the Shinetsu Main Line, which closed in October 1997.
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Myōgi
115 min walk • Mount Myōgi is one of the major mountains in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Its straddles the border between the municipalities of Annaka, Shimonita and Tomioka. Well known for its rocks weathered into fantastic forms, this famous peak is ranked among Japan's three most noted places of rugged beauty.
3.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Road
Usui Pass
79 min walk • The Usui pass is a mountain pass that lies between Nagano and Gunma prefecture in Japan. It has served as one of the major transportation routes in central Japan since at least the eighth century.
3.9 miW
36°21'32"N • 138°38'6"E
Chachisutorito zhi jing ze, Karuizawa
100 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Sakamoto Dam

Facts and practical information

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

Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, Annaka

Mount Myōgi

Usui Pass

Chachisutorito zhi jing ze, Karuizawa