TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER838 / IIDE

Japan · Yamagata

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Iide

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Lake Shirakawa at Shirakawa Dam in 2013飯豊町
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Explore Shirakawa Dam and the dispersed rural settlement landscape of Iide. Plan transport between these separate stops and check seasonal access.

This guide covers places within Iide, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Shirakawa Dam in Iide in 200801

A first-visit stop

Shirakawa Dam

白川ダム

A dam and lake in Takamine, Iide. The lead image shows the lake in 2013; this image shows the dam in 2008. Check current water levels, access and facilities; submerged trees are not visible year-round.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02

A first-visit stop

Rural settlement viewpoints

田園散居集落展望台

View homes and shelterbelts dispersed among fields. Respect private property and farm work, and confirm official viewpoint locations and access with the tourism association.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Iide is associated with Yonezawa beef production. Check brand and origin labels and each restaurant’s menu and prices.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

Information checked:

Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.