Shintoyone Dam and Lake Midor

Area:Toyone-mura Category:Nature

Shintoyone Dam was completed in 1972. It is a concrete arch dam which generates power. Visitors can enjoy taking a stroll on the dam and taking in the view of Onyu Ravine. Lake Midori which was formed by the dam features different types of breath-taking scenery all year round such as cherry blossoms in spring and changing colors of the leaves in autumn. There is a half-marathon which takes place on Lake Midori in autumn.

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Address	Komadate, Toyone-mura, Kita Shitara-gun, Aichi Prefecture
Fees	Free of charge
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Honokuni Higashi-Mikawa Tourism Bureau

Address	440-0075 42-1 Ishizuka, Hanada-cho, Toyohashi-shi, (Toyohashi Chamber of Commerce & Industry)
Inquiries	0532-21-8511 higashimikawakanko@honokuni.or.jp