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Kagawa Canal Regulating Pond
| Purpose | AW *See more -> the functions of the dam |
|---|---|
| Location | Mitoyo City, Kagawa Pref. *See more |
| River | Kanda River, Saita River System |
| Type | Earthfill dam |
| Gate | Gateless |
| Dam Height(m) | 25 |
| Crest Length(m) | 240 |
| Total Storage (1,000m³) |
3,070 |
| Completion | 2008 |
| Details | Kagawa Canal Regulating Pond was constructed to store the water taken from Yoshino River and supply it for domestic water to Kagawa Pref. in case of drought or an accident. Since the new regulating pond retains the function of Kouda-Oike as the pond took the place of Oike, it is also used for irrigation of farmland in its downstream area. |
Koto-chan and Hana-chan
Location
- Address
- Kotohira Town, Kagawa Pref.
- Phone No.
- +81-877-73-4221
- Fax No.
- +81-877-73-2649
*Kagawa Canal Operation and Maintenance Office
Access
Train
Approx. 10min. by walking from Kotohira Sta. of JR Dosan Line
Dam Card
Award
Tourist Spots
- Ritsurin Garden
Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, is situated in the central district of Takamatsu City and is one of the beautiful spots for tourist visits selected in Micherin Guide Book. This garden still keeps the trait of "Daimyo Teien" of the 17th to 18th century, or the garden created by the Feudal Lord and is well designed for nice leisurely walk through it with ponds, hills, and beautiful combination of trees and flowers in season.
Photo by "Visit Kagawa" HP
See more ->"Visit Kagawa" Kagawa Prefecture Tourism Association- The Kagawa Museum
With the Seto Island Sea to the north, Takamatsu Castle to the west and JR Takamatsu Station within a few minutes walk, the Kagawa Museum I conveniently located for tourists and the locals alike. This prefectural museum exhibits historical articles, artifacts and folklore customs related to Kagawa Prefecture and Seto Inland Sea. In addition, there is an exhibit of Kagawa Canal, including the replica of Asan Canal Tunnel and the photo of Kagawa Canal taken from a satellite.
Photo by "Visit Kagawa" HP
See more ->"Visit Kagawa" Kagawa Prefecture Tourism Association- Kotohira (or Konpira) Shrine
Kotohira Shrine or Konpira Shrine has been a very polular spot for pilgrims and worshippers, especially from maritime workers because the enshirined deity is the sea deity. This shrine is also a very popular spot now among both domestic and international tourists as the shrine which is hard to reach as there are 1,363 steps that have to be climbed before reaching the main shrine hall. But is is fun, too, because of many important cultural assets and artworks are exhibited in the halls as well as UDON (noodle) and souvenir shops along the above pilgrimage path.
Photo by "Visit Kagawa" HP
See more ->"Visit Kagawa" Kagawa Prefecture Tourism Association- "Sanuki Udon" Noodle shops
Ramen noodle is now internationally well known Japanese style chinese noodle with diversified types available on the market in Japan and some other parts of the world. However there is a exception. In Sanuki Area, or Kagawa Prefecture, "Sanuki Udon (noodle)" represents this area as their "soul food" (their favorite food). There are thousands of UDON shops in and around Takamatsu and other cities, towns in Kagawa Prefecture. Respective shops have their own specialties and offer their customers fresh and delicious noodles. Why don't you explore and find your favorite ones.
Photo by "Visit Kagawa" HP
See more ->"Visit Kagawa" Kagawa Prefecture Tourism Association
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