Saitama

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Arakawa No. 1 Retention Basin

Supporting Life in the Metropolitan AreaArakawa No. 1 Retention Basin

〜From a new perspective! Arakawa No. 1 Retention Basin Guided Tour〜

You can visit the facilities managed by the Arakawa Joryu River Office.
Why not visit places that you normally can’t see?
・The facilities control flood waters on the Arakawa River and supply water for daily life.
・In addition to an explanation of the facilities at the Saiko Nature Learning Center inside the Arakawa No. 1 Retention Basin, you will be guided through the facilities in the basin.
* The Saiko Nature Learning Center can be freely visited between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (no application required).
Closed the 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday of each month (excluding national holidays),-last day of each month (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays), and New Year’s holiday (December 29-January 4).
* The building may be closed due to construction until March 2018. Please check the details at the center.

Information

Map
Date and time
Generally Wednesdays (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Tour times
Overall explanation only is 45 minutes; 120 minutes with site tour
Closed
The 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday of each month (excluding national holidays)
Last day of each month (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays)
The New Year’s holiday (December 29-January 4)
Number of people
Tours require 5 or more people
Admission fee
Free
Deadline
2 weeks before desired date
Admission fee
Free
How to apply
After reading the notes on the following website, please apply at the reception desk below using an application form.
HP: http://www.ktr.mlit.go.jp/ktr_content/content/000690220.pdf
Contact
Planning Division, Arakawa-Joryu River Office
TEL: 049-241-0380
FAX: 049-248-7523
EMAIL: ktr-arajo@mlit.go.jp