Yamagata, Japan · Asia
Mizusawa sits on the route: 20 minutes from Aterazawa, 45km from Zao Echo Line.
Mizusawa is a town located in Yamagata, Japan. With a population of 4,956, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mizusawa sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mizusawa to your route.
Mizugatoro Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Yamagata Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for power production. The catchment area of the dam is 259.8 km2. The dam impounds about 25 ha of land when full and can store 1936 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1980 andRead more
completed in 1990.
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Mizusawa is located in Yamagata, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 38.4342 latitude, 140.1014 longitude.
Mizusawa has a population of approximately 4,956 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan2 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
A narrow gorge lined with three- and four-storey wooden ryokan from the Taisho era, facing each other across a river and lit by gas lamps after dark. Cars park outside the village and visitors walk the last stretch in.
40 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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