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■Lake Kurose (Kurose Dam)
The lake created by the dam is called Lake Kurose. The lake is surrounded by Parks No. 1 and No. 2 as well as wonderful scenery filled with natural beauty. Cherry trees are planted around the lake. The cherry blossoms and fresh greenery in spring are reflected on the surface of the lake, resembling a work of art.
Kurose, Saijo City (10 minutes by car from Kamogawabashi Bridge)
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■Torokyo Ravine
Torokyo is near Shimotsu Pond at the upper reaches of the Kamogawa River. There are many legends about Toro Ravine including the one in which Princess Usugumo falls in love with a handsome young man who was actually a dragon. The mountain surface changes at the turn of every season, adding attractive colors around the ravine.
Fujinoishi, Saijo City (15 minutes by car from Kamogawabashi Bridge)
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■Tsugoe Falls in Okubujo
Going further up through Bujo Park along the Kamogawa River, there are three beautiful falls in different forms. From the bottom to the top, they are individually called Ayugaerinotaki Fall (3 meters), Metaki Fall (10 meters), and Otaki Fall (20 meters). The recreation trails are well-paved to be used as a hiking course.
Tsugoe, Saijo City (5 minutes by car or 20 minutes on foot from Kamogawabashi Bridge)
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■Nakayamagawa Ravine
Nakayamagawa Ravine has a fault line that was pushed up tens of millions of years ago. The fault line is part of the median tectonic line, which runs longitudinally through the Japanese archipelago. This ravine is considered to have a very high scientific value and is designated as a natural treasure by the prefecture.
The Hekigan Tosuiro water channel is referred to as Aono Domon of Iyo. It is on the left side of the river, upstream of Kurumi Bridge, and was built by Kisazaemon Ochi, the head of Kurumi Village. He used his own funds and a chisel, taking 10 years to complete it. This water channel extends about 170 meters including a 36-meter tunnel.
Yuyaguchi, Tanbara-cho, Saijo City (Adjacent to Sakura Sanri)
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The Hiuchi Sea viewed from Holiday Village Setouchi Toyo |

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■Nakayamagawa River
Nakayamagawa River runs serenely across the city. The sunset is reflected flickeringly on the river water, soothing the hearts of people walking by.
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■Kamogawa River
Originating in the Ishizuchi Mountain Range, the Kamogawa River runs through the urban area before flowing into the Setouchi Sea. This river offers the beauty of multiple ravines upstream, a paradise for river fish such as sweetfish in midstream, and a popular recreation area downstream.
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