Saitama Yano Power Plant

Power Block - Saitama Yano Powerplant
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Yano Power Plant was completed in 1914 and was the first water power plant in Saitama. However, the construction of Shimokubo Dam on Kanna river in 1966 put an end to Yano power plant’s short life. This abandoned power plant was supposed to be listed as a civil engineer heritage, and was supposed to be maintained regularly by Tepco; obviously Tepco is not doing their job well as usual… :P

This haikyo is a one of those who is suited so well with the nature around. The Kanna river flowing at its feet is clear and refreshing, the building itself is completely hidden in the green, on the steep slope going down to the river. The ventilation inside is perfect (no worries of asbestos here), the fan is still turning on its own with the nice wind blowing through. A secrete wonderland where you can take all your time to make some nice photos.

FACTS

  • 1914 – 1966

Saitama Yano Power Plant, 8.9 out of 10 based on 16 ratings

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Middle of the Moutains - Saitama Yano PowerplantAbandoned Powerplant in the Mountains of Saitama
The Abandoned Saitama Yano PowerplantThe Abandoned Saitama Yano Powerplant
Through the Leaves - Saitama Yano PowerplantThrough the Leaves of the Saitama Yano Powerplant
Entrance - Saitama Yano PowerplantEntrance of the Saitama Yano Powerplant
String - Saitama Yano PowerplantThe String of Saitama Yano Powerplant
Remain - Saitama Yano PowerplantRemain of the Saitama Yano Powerplant
Power Block - Saitama Yano PowerplantPower Block - Saitama Yano Powerplant
Ancient Station - Saitama Yano PowerplantAncient Station
Happy River - Saitama Yano PowerplantHappy River at the Saitama Yano Powerplant
Waterfall - Saitama Yano PowerplantWaterfall of the Saitama Yano Powerplant
River and Rocks - Saitama Yano PowerplantRiver and Rocks
Wooden Side - Saitama Yano PowerplantWooden Side of the Saitama Yano Powerplant
Tools Shadows - Saitama Yano PowerplantTools Shadows at the Saitama Yano Powerplant
Tools Room - Saitama Yano PowerplantTools Room of the Saitama Yano Powerplant
Ski Mask - Saitama Yano PowerplantSki Mask at the Saitama Yano Powerplant

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  • http://www.facebook.com/shmuel.browns Shmuel Browns

    I just learned about urbex today and like the Japanese term 廃墟 so found your website. There is an abandoned hydroelectric plant that the Russian engineer, Pinchas Rutenberg, built in 1930 at Naharayim (literally, two rivers) where the Yarmuk river flows into the Jordan river. It provided electricity to Jordan and Palestine/Israel until it was destroyed by the invading Iraqi army in the 1948 War of Independence. I just realized that with all the archaeological sites in Israel, it would be a great place for urbex.

    • http://www.totorotimes.com/ Jordy Meow • Totoro Times

      It would probably be indeed. I really like the photo you posted. It looks like an abandoned hydroelectric plant like the ones we could find anywhere else, but the atmosphere is definitely different! That would be a delight to come and take photos. Thanks a lot for sharing this :)