Aomori, Japan · Asia
Shimogotō is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Hakurōmachi, 17km from Oirase Gorge.
Shimogotō is a town located in Aomori, Japan. With a population of 2,197, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shimogotō 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 Shimogotō to your route.
Sashikubo Dam is a rockfill dam located in Aomori Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for irrigation. The catchment area of the dam is 28.4 km2. The dam impounds about 24 ha of land when full and can store 2922 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1985 and completed in 2011.
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Shimogotō is located in Aomori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.4922 latitude, 141.1757 longitude.
Shimogotō has a population of approximately 2,197 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.
natural wonder
A 14 km stream valley below Lake Towada where a road and footpath run side by side past mossy boulders, rapids and a string of waterfalls. Best in autumn, when traffic is heavy and the walk beats the car.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A deep double caldera lake on the Aomori–Akita border, ringed by a scenic road and reached from the south over high forested passes. Boat trips cross to the steep Nakayama peninsula.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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