Takase Valley

Takase Valley is an area with a series of three dams along Takese River (Omachi Dam, Nanakura Dam, and Takase Dam), along with Kuzu Onsen (Sennin-kaku, Onjuku Kajika, Takase-kan, and Nanakura Sanso).
The valley has excellent natural scenery in each season, but it is counted among the best locations in the prefecture especially for viewing autumnal colors.
The road from Nanakura Dam to Takase Dam is open only to designated taxis, which are in service from late April until early November.
The ride takes about 15 minutes one way.