Sasagamine Dam Management Office Rooftop and Niigata Yakeyama Live Camera | Myoko, Niigata

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This live camera is installed on the roof of the Sasagamine Dam Management Office in Suginosawa, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture. Still images show Sasagamine Dam, Otomi Lake, and the direction of Niigata Yakeyama.

The Sasagamine Highlands are at a high elevation, so the weather, snow cover, road conditions, and mountain visibility can change significantly with the season. The cameras are useful before sightseeing, hiking, trekking, autumn leaf viewing, or checking the reservoir and surrounding conditions.

Table of contents

Watch the live cameras
Live camera information
Current conditions at Sasagamine Dam and Otomi Lake
Monitoring weather toward Niigata Yakeyama
Checking the water level and reservoir conditions
Weather, snow, and road checks for Sasagamine Highlands
Sightseeing around Sasagamine Highlands and Otomi Lake
What to check in the live images
Weather forecast for Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture
Rain radar for Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture
Sasagamine Dam Google Maps
Related Live Cameras
Nearby Live Cameras

Watch the live cameras

Use the links below to view the latest images of Sasagamine Dam, Otomi Lake, and Niigata Yakeyama. They can help you check the weather, visibility, snow cover, and reservoir surroundings.

Live camera information

Image type: Still images
Update interval: 10 minutes
Streaming and management: Sekikawa River System Land Improvement District
Location: Sasagamine Dam, Suginosawa, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture 949-2113
Image source: Created by adapting material from the Sekikawa River System Land Improvement District website

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Current conditions at Sasagamine Dam and Otomi Lake

Sasagamine Dam is located near the Sasagamine Highlands in Suginosawa, Myoko. Its reservoir is known as Otomi Lake. The camera shows the sky around the dam, the appearance of the lake surface, and the surrounding mountain scenery.

On clear days, the area offers an open highland view. Rain and fog can greatly reduce visibility. Check the current atmosphere before traveling toward Sasagamine Highlands or Otomi Lake.

Monitoring weather toward Niigata Yakeyama

The second camera shows the direction of Niigata Yakeyama. Clouds and weather can change the visibility of the summit and slopes, so the image is helpful before hiking, walking in the highlands, or sightseeing nearby.

Mountains may be difficult to see on foggy or cloudy days. Use the live image as one reference alongside the latest forecast and local safety information.

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Checking the water level and reservoir conditions

Visitors may also want information about the water level, storage rate, reservoir volume, discharge, and rainfall. The camera gives a visual reference for the surroundings of Sasagamine Dam and Otomi Lake.

The camera operator may also provide observation data such as reservoir water level, storage volume, storage rate, temperature, rainfall, wind direction, and wind speed. Check official information after heavy rain or during periods of low water.

Weather, snow, and road checks for Sasagamine Highlands

Sasagamine Highlands is a high-elevation natural area where temperatures, weather, and snow conditions may differ from lower elevations. Snow can remain in spring, autumn brings colorful foliage, and snow or changing road conditions require attention before and after winter.

Check the live images to see the sky, visibility, and remaining snow around Sasagamine Dam and Niigata Yakeyama. Also consult the weather forecast and current road information before departure.

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Sightseeing around Sasagamine Highlands and Otomi Lake

Natural attractions near Sasagamine Highlands include Otomi Lake, the Yumemidaira walking trail, Sasagamine Farm, the German spruce forest, and Udana Spring. Seasonal highlights include fresh greenery, flowers, autumn leaves, and mountain views.

Checking the weather and visibility before departure is especially useful when planning trekking, photography, or autumn leaf viewing.

What to check in the live images

Visibility around Sasagamine Dam and Otomi Lake
Clouds or fog toward Niigata Yakeyama
Snow cover around the highlands
Rain and changing weather conditions
Conditions before sightseeing, hiking, or photography

Weather changes quickly in highland areas. Do not rely on camera images alone; combine them with the forecast, rain radar, road information, and official safety guidance.

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