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Welcome to the Tokyo Waterworks Historical Museum
The Tokyo Waterworks Historical Museum, run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Waterworks Bureau, interprets unique stories of water supply system of Tokyo Waterworks.
The history of Tokyo Waterworks can be traced back to the early 17C when Ieyasu Tokugawa founded shogunate at Edo (present-day Tokyo).
The waterworks in the Edo Era was called “Josui” (clean water) which the water was guided through conduits made of stone or wood to the clean water well, where people drew the water for drinking and daily use.
Due to contamination of the channels and decay of wooden conduits, demand for the construction of modern waterworks had grown in the late of 19C.
In 1898, Tokyo Waterworks started to supply water from the Yodobashi Purification Plant.
Since then, Tokyo Waterworks have been promoting measures to secure water resources and improve facilities in order to provide a constant and stable supply of clean water.
General Information
Opening Hours:
9:30 am to 5:00 pm (admission until 30 minutes before closing)
Day Closed:
The 4th Monday of each month (if the 4th Monday is a national holiday, the Museum is open on Monday and closed the following Tuesday.), December 28 to January 4
Admission:
Free
Location:
2-7-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033
Inquires:
Tel: +81-(0)3-5802-9040
Audio Guides:
Audio guide is available in English, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese for free of charge.
Group Visit:
We provide groups of more than 5 people with a brief overview and an orientation video in English.
Pamphlet:
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