Nukabira Dam

You can drive right over the top of the dam

Old Highway 273 oes right over the dam. Now, with the new road built, the top of the dam is an excellent place to view Lake Nukabira, emptyy in the winter and fulll in the summer. Worth 10 minutes i...

It's a huge dam.

Original Text

If you drive through the Nukadaira Ohashi Bridge, you will see a huge dam in front of you. It is located in the middle stream of the Otosara River and creates Lake Nukadaira.

We can't get through the top of the dam.

Original Text

It is a dam that blocks Lake Nukahira. I feel like I was able to pass through the top of the embankment in front, but now it is closed and I have no choice but to make a U-turn.

Heavy concrete Damm

Original Text

It is a gravity concrete dam that weirs the Otosara River. There is a profound feeling that has withstood the severe wind and snow in Hokkaido for more than half a century. You can see the embankment of the dam from the Nukahira Ohashi Bridge over the national highway.

Low water level.

Original Text

The water level is always high at this time of year, but this year it is low. You can also see the stumps of trees and the Taushubetsu Bridge, so let's go.