Fukutomi Dam |
Trivia【Fukutomi Dam】 |
The water held in this dam is enough to fill 26,000 elementary school pools (19 million kiloliters). It is used as tap water in Fukutomi Cho. It is also sent to Ehime Prefecture through underwater pipes. |
※A dam is a facility to retain water to prevent floods and use it as drinking water. |
Roadside Station Kohan-no-sato |
Opened in September 2010, this roadside station is located on Route 375 Bypass and surrounded by the lake water of Fukutomi Dam. It has the Interaction Center and Fureai Square. It also sells local specialties. It is a popular spot that attracts many people.
Mr. Ueda, the station manager, says, “The roadside station was built to prevent local people from going their separate ways after the construction of the dam. We sell specialties and vegetables produced in Fukutomi Cho.”
Fureai Square with large playground equipment |
Mr. Ueda, the station manager |