Hinachi Dam Downstream Waterside Park Stream Channel

About this spot

The stream channel at Hinachi Dam Downstream Waterside Park in Nabari City is a free spot where you can play in an artificial channel built using water from the dam. Official guidance from the Japan Water Agency introduces it as a place that fills up with families at weekends because children use it for paddling, and locals have long enjoyed it as a summer standard. The water is shallow and the flow gentle, so even toddlers who have just started walking can put their feet in and play with an adult alongside. The water flowing out of the dam is chilly, cold enough that your body cools down if you stay in too long even in the middle of a summer day. The same park has the generator display from the former Hinachi Power Station and a plaza facing the dam, so it helps that you can alternate between rest and water play. It is free, and the greatest attraction of all is that you can drop by casually with just a change of clothes.

Season & hours

Tips

The opening period has not been announced, so if you visit outside summer, check local conditions before you set out. There are small stones on the bed of the channel that cut feet easily, so always bring water shoes. The dam water is cold, and the rule is to get out and warm up before lips turn purple. Water volume can change after heavy rain or during releases, so follow the notices and announcements on site. There are few shops nearby, so bring plenty of drinks and towels.

Best time to visit

About 2 hours 40 minutes. The afternoon, as the temperature rises, feels best, and since it gets chilly in the mountains towards evening, finishing early is recommended

Access & map

Hinachi Dam Downstream Waterside Park, Nabari City