Hikogoro-Teibo Embankment
彦五郎堤防/Hikogoro-Teibo
- Natural Monument (National Designation)
Details
This site features a levee stretching approximately 1 km along the Tonda River. It’s associated with a legend of Hikogoro, who sacrificed himself to build a levee to save the town from the river’s repeated flooding. In his honor, a monument stands on the levee.
Address | Ikuma Kamitonda-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama-ken 649-2103 Japan |
Parking | Parking lot available. |
Remarks | Toilet available. |
Cultural Heritage | Natural Monument (National) |
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