Shiromaru Dam

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In the upstream region of Hatonosu-keikoku Valley sits Shiromaru Dam, which was constructed in 1963 and holds back the Tama-gawa River. The dam has a underground facility called "Gyodo" where you can watch passing school of fish from the Tama-gawa River to the dam lake.
Further upstream from the dam lake is Kazuma-kyo Gorge. One of Okutama's most peaceful valleys, the area is very popular among fishers.

Opening Hours

• Gyodo: 10:00 - 16:00 (April - November)

Closed

• Gyodo: Irregular (April - November)
• Gyodo: December - March

Price / Entrance Fee

• Admission Free

Access / Public Transport

• 10 minutes walk from JR Shiromaru Station

Address / Location

• Tanazawa, Okutama-machi Nishitama-gun, Tokyo, 198-0106

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