Miyagase Dam in Kanagawa

Six minutes of roaring water and rainbows in the spray

Cathy Cawood Jul 05, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>Water pouring through the sluices</p>

<p>It's a long walk from the car park to the dam, but you an ride this train</p>

<p>Magnificent view from the top of the dam</p>

<p>Waiting for the water to flow from the dam</p>

<p>I caught the water just as it began to flow!</p>

<p>A rainbow in the spray at the bottom</p>

<p>There were several classes of kids on a school trip to the dam</p>

Miyagase Dam attracts quite a few spectators. From April to November, every Wednesday and every second Sunday at 11am and 2 pm two sluice gates are opened for just 6 minutes. Water pours out powerfully at a rate of 30 cubic meters a second sending clouds of spray into the air, and creating rainbows if it is sunny. Set in the mountains of Kanagawa, the surrounding scenery is very beautiful. Spacious Kenritsu Aikawa Park acts as the gateway to the dam, and if you like farms you can visit nearby Hattori Farm at the same time.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...