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It's about a 40-minute drive from central Sapporo and about 30 minutes from Otaru city. Once you pass through the Asarigawa Onsen area just before Otaru, the Asari Sky Loop suddenly appears in front of you. This magnificent combination of the gigantic loop bridge and the Asari Dam has won the Otaru City Urban Landscape Award, and is popular among architecture fans.

Asari Dam is located just up the Asari Sky Loop. The dam is 73.9m high. You can enjoy the dam lake, Lake Otarunai, and, if the weather is good, the beautiful curve of the Asari Sky Loop from the top of the dam, as well as the view of the ocean between the mountains. In autumn, the surrounding mountains turn color, making it a popular spot for viewing autumn leaves. The blue sky and autumn leaves reflected on the lake surface are very beautiful.

From the observation deck, you can see the mountains beyond the water's surface, with their ridgelines clearly visible into the distance, creating a unique view. On the shores of Lake Otarunai, there is the Asari Dam Memorial Hall, which displays materials related to the dam, as well as a park, and near the dam there is also a sports field with tennis courts. The memorial hall displays a model of the dam, panels introducing the construction of Asari Dam, and panels introducing the water facilities in Otaru City.

Facility name: Asari Dam Memorial Hall

Address: 2-580-10 Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City, Hokkaido, 047-0154

Opening hours
10:00~16:00

Closed days : Open every day during opening hours

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