Tokyo Waterworks Historical Museum

4.0

Akihabara / Kanda / Ochanomizu / Suidobashi / IidabashiArea

The Waterworks Historical Museum is located in Hongo, Bunkyo City'. It presents the history and technology of Tokyo's waterworks from the Edo period to the present day through easily accessible materials, models, and pictures. A collection of valuable documents related to the waterworks are preserved and on view, including the Edo period record Josuiki. The first-floor presents modern waterworks. On the second-floor visitors can view the workings of Edo period waterworks, as well as The Tamagawa Waterworks Story. This production tells about the labors of the Tamagawa brothers through anime and a puppet show. The third floor houses a library and lecture hall. Outside, visitors can view part of the relocated and restored Kanda Stone Water Gulley that was excavated from 1985 to 1989.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Bunkyou-ku Hongou 2-7-1 Map
Area: Akihabara / Kanda / Ochanomizu / Suidobashi / Iidabashi Area
Phone: 0358029040
Hours: 9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: 4thMonday(The next day if it is a public holiday), New Year's Holiday(12/28-1/4)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(SUIDOREKISHIKAN)
Note: *Closed for six months from April 1, 2024 (Monday) due to equipment renovation work (closed period scheduled until end of Monday, September 2024)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Interesting Historical Museum

Reviewed : 2022.09.11

Just a few minutes walk from the train station along a quiet street the museum is easy to find. There is no charge, the staff are friendly, and there is an English-language brochure. The museum...
Free, English audio guide, good for kids

Reviewed : 2018.03.21

We really enjoyed this little free museum between visits to nearby Kodokan Judo and Origami Kaikan. Good for kids (9 and 12). Get the free audio guide.
興味深く有意義でした！

Reviewed : 2022.09.03

こちらは、東京都水局本郷庁舎の隣にあります。入場は無料で、入り口ではおねーさんが声をかけてくれました。1階・2階のフロアに分けられており、2階は、江戸上水のしくみや昔の生活と水文化を展示していました。1階は、震災や戦争、渇水など様々な困難を乗り越え、規模・水質ともに世界有数のレベルに達した東京水道の歴史や技術を、迫力の実物大模型などがありました。展示内容はいずれも興味深く有意義でした。