The Arakawa Dam in Yamanashi Prefecture is a beautiful site to visit at any time of year. In autumn, it's especially incredible. The massive dam holds Nosen Lake, a body of water that sits tucked within the mountains on three sides, and overlooking the amazing scenery far below on the other side. For tourists flocking to the nearby Shosenkyo Gorge - a patch of nature also highlighted that much more in the fall season - the Arakawa Dam is a great secondary destination if you're already in the region.
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Arakawa Dam and Nosen Lake in Fall
Scenic Yamanashi spot highlighted by fall colors
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![Arakawa Dam and Nosen Lake surrounded by autumnal colors ](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17067-100302/1000/yamanashi-arakawa-dam-and-nosen-lake-in-fall-100302.jpg)
Arakawa Dam and Nosen Lake surrounded by autumnal colors
![Jutting out into the water](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17067-100218/1000/yamanashi-arakawa-dam-and-nosen-lake-in-fall-100218.jpg)
Jutting out into the water
![Approaching the backside of the dam](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17067-100219/1000/yamanashi-arakawa-dam-and-nosen-lake-in-fall-100219.jpg)
Approaching the backside of the dam
![On the dam, overlooking the edge](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17067-100220/1000/yamanashi-arakawa-dam-and-nosen-lake-in-fall-100220.jpg)
On the dam, overlooking the edge
![View of Nosen Lake from the top of Arakawa Dam ](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17067-100221/1000/yamanashi-arakawa-dam-and-nosen-lake-in-fall-100221.jpg)
View of Nosen Lake from the top of Arakawa Dam
![Fall's beauty](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17067-100222/1000/yamanashi-arakawa-dam-and-nosen-lake-in-fall-100222.jpg)
Fall's beauty
![Stairway to Heaven?](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17067-100223/1000/yamanashi-arakawa-dam-and-nosen-lake-in-fall-100223.jpg)
Stairway to Heaven?
![Nature's splendor](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17067-100301/1000/yamanashi-arakawa-dam-and-nosen-lake-in-fall-100301.jpg)
Nature's splendor
![A patch of peaceful beauty](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17067-100224/1000/yamanashi-arakawa-dam-and-nosen-lake-in-fall-100224.jpg)
A patch of peaceful beauty
![Enjoying the nature in Yamanashi Prefecture ](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/17067-100303/1000/yamanashi-arakawa-dam-and-nosen-lake-in-fall-100303.jpg)
Enjoying the nature in Yamanashi Prefecture
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