Naruko Dam Infrastructure Tourism Tour
Tours are generally held on weekdays, but please contact us by phone if you wish to make special arrangements.
In addition, Course A is recommended for a one-hour tour, and Course B for a two-hour tour, but please consult with us in advance regarding the duration of each. Consultations are accepted by e-mail or phone at least two weeks in advance.
Tour dates
On request
Tour times
Course A: Operations Room > Rooftop > Dam Crown (1 hour)
Course B: Operations Room > Rooftop > Nanairo Tunnel > Dam Interior > Dam Bottom (2 hours)
Number of people
Course A: About 25
Course B: Up to 10
Application
At least two weeks in advance
How to apply
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- (1) Applying by phone
- Naruko Dam and Reservoir Management Office: 0229-82-2341
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- (2) Applying by Email
- Please fill in the required information and send it to the address below.
Naruko Dam and Reservoir Management Office: thr-naruko01@mlit.go.jp
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- (3) Applying by Fax
- Please download the application form from the Naruko Dam and Reservoir Management Office website (http://www.thr.mlit.go.jp/naruko/office/vist/entry.html) and fax it to us.
FAX: 0229-83-3855
Tour
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Dam Crown
- The Naruko Dam is a gorge dam, and the surrounding mountains and Lake Arao offer a variety of spectacular sights, including the dam’s “screen discharge” in spring, fresh greenery in early summer, colorful foliage in fall, and snowscapes in winter.
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Management Office Terrace Exhibition Room (Management Office 1F)
- You can learn about the history of the Naruko Dam’s construction and the role it plays, and on the terrace you can use a telescope to observe waterfowl, birds of prey, and the natural environment of the mountains.
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Dam Operations Room (Management Office 2F)
- You can operate the monitoring cameras installed in the dam and learn about the observation equipment that serves as its eyes and ears. In the video facility, you can watch a video of the screen discharge and the Nanairo (seven-color) Tunnel.
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