Hiyoshi Dam & Forested Valley

The Hiyoshi Dam

The cam frames the massive concrete gravity dam that holds back the Katsura River, a flood-control and water-supply structure that anchors this stretch of the valley. Its broad spillway and curving access road are visible against the wall of green hills behind.

A Forested Mountain Valley

Surrounding the reservoir, steeply wooded ridges climb in layered greens, often draped with low-hanging mist that drifts between the peaks. The dense forest of Nantan gives the scene a secluded, wild character typical of inland Kyoto.

Springs Hiyoshi Resort

Directly below the dam sits Springs Hiyoshi, a roadside station and camping & spa resort with natural hot springs, a farmers' market, and riverside BBQ areas. The viewpoint captures both the engineered dam and the leisure grounds in one sweeping frame.

Nature Through the Seasons

This corner of the Woodland Kyoto region transforms with each season — cherry blossoms, lush summer greenery, fiery autumn foliage, and snow-dusted peaks. The shallow Katsura River threads through the foreground, a living ribbon below the dam.