Green season and autumn drive
Road and weather conditions are easiest from late spring through autumn; winter access should be confirmed locally.
Tourism source ↗A concrete dam in the forested hills above Ryori, Ofunato. The reservoir, dam structures and local Ayarihime monument make it a quiet inland stop near the Sanriku coast.
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Parking
Dam visitor parking area
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A current official capacity and fee were not published. Park only in signed areas and keep dam access roads clear.
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Directions to Ryori River Dam
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When to see this place
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Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: quiet
Kids: Check terrain, weather and current access before travel.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Water access: lake
Drones: permit required
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
IwateGoishi Coast
A rugged Sanriku coastline in Ofunato with sea arches such as Anatoshi-iso, clifftop trails and a lighthouse.
9 km away
IwateGoyo Lake (Takao Dam)
The reservoir of Takao Dam in Ofunato, at the foot of Mount Goyo, with a quiet lakeside.
12 km away
IwateTsubakishima Island
A small islet off the Hirota Peninsula in Rikuzentakata, covered in camellia trees and a breeding site for seabirds.
15 km away
IwateKamaishi Dai-Kannon
A 48.5-metre white statue of Kannon holding a fish, standing on a headland above Kamaishi Bay with an observation deck inside.
24 km away
Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-08