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Hamura Dam
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Area: Hachioji
Category: City Town Local > Popular Spots
Category: City Town Local > Popular Spots
Hamura Dam (羽村堰) is located on the mouth of Tamagawa Canal. Tamagawa Canal was built in 1652 by Ina Tadaharu. Current dam was constructed in 1900, but the structure itself has not changed since 1654. The view of Tama River from the dam is chosen as one of the new 100 views of Japan. In April, it also become popular spot for Cherry blossom.
Tourist Info.
There is no parking. There is a restroom.
Access
0. at Hachioji Station.
1. use JR Hachiko Line to Haijima (12 min.)
2. use JR Ome Line to Hamura (8 min.)
3. walk west (15 min.)
Tourist Info.
There is no parking. There is a restroom.
Access
0. at Hachioji Station.
1. use JR Hachiko Line to Haijima (12 min.)
2. use JR Ome Line to Hamura (8 min.)
3. walk west (15 min.)
Access to Hachioji Area
Map around Hamura Dam
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Detailed Travel Guide for Hamura Dam
Tamagawa Canal is one of six Edo canals built in 1653 by Ina Tadaharu. The operation was handled by Tamagawa Brothers (the name of Tamagawa was given after the completion of the canal). Because the altitude difference between Hamura and Yotsuya(Shinjuku) was 100m, the constuction was very difficult. Hamura Brothers had to sale their house to finish the job because they spend all the budget from the government. In 1654, they finished the construction.
After the work, they were given Tamagawa name and assigned as the director of the security guard of Tamagawa water.
There is the ruins of the house next to the dam.
