Motomachi Water Distribution Plant

Motomachi Water Distribution Plant, built at the foot of Mt. Hakodate in 1889 (Meiji 22) when the Hakodate Waterworks was established, is the oldest active water distribution reservoir in Japan. It still supplies water to about 10,000 residents around Mt. Hakodate, and was selected as one of the 100 Best Modern Waterworks planned by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Opened to the public in 1989 (Heisei 1) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the waterworks' founding, the plant is a relaxing space with walking paths and cherry trees said to be over 100 years old.