After walking from the car park, we arrived at the main gate to Miyagase Dam. My friend took this photo at the welcome sign:
We studied the map of the area; there were so many things to see and do. As we had limited time, we decided to view the dam, look out point and a waterfall. We also agreed to come back again another day to travel to more locations and sightseeing spots at this location.
Map #1 (click to view details):
Map #2 (click to view details):
There are two ways to get to the bottom of the dam -- via cable car or an elevator. As the elevator was free, we took that.
Cable car:
Before heading down, you could enjoy views all the way to Yokohama from the top of the dam! I could easily see the Landmark Tower from this point.
Yokohama is way in the back there....
The elevator showed via a display, the depths we would travel. My ears popped due the difference in air pressure!
Elevator depth:
Once reaching the bottom, vistors must walk through a tunnel before emerging outside. This tunnel is great on a hot summer day; the inside was a cool 18 C! Near the elevator entrance, we even noticed some ice crystals on the ceiling.
The tunnel:
Outside, I could get a great photo of the entire dam:
I found a unique sign that compares the size of the dam to many famous landmarks in Japan -- Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Tower, for example.
Information sign:
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Please check again tomorrow for more photos from Miyagase Dam.
Miyagase Dam is located in central Kanagawa. Admission is free. Access: Take the Odakyu line to Hon Atsugi station. Change to the Kanachu bus No. 5 to Miyagase. You can walk to the dam from that stop. Miyagase Dam's Wiki page is HERE.
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