Tone Canal

Tone Canal is a waterway in Chiba Prefecture that connects three cities and links two major rivers together. The facility stretches about 8.5 kilometers and still shows the original structure of its banks with generous embankments.

The canal was built starting in 1885 as Japan's first waterway following Western design and completed in 1890. This early infrastructure shows the technical collaboration between Japan and Europe during a time of rapid modernization.

The waterway is lined with cherry blossom trees that shape the shoreline and change the landscape across seasons. Local residents and visitors use the paths along the water for walks, connecting the place with nature in everyday life.

The Canal Exchange Center offers information about the waterway's history and is centrally located in Nagareyama for easy access. The shoreline paths are open to the public and suitable for walks and visits at any time of day.

The embankments were designed by Dutch engineer Mulders and preserve his original design with distinctive slopes. These technical features simultaneously serve as modern flood protection and create space for recreational activities on site.

Location: Chiba Prefecture

Inception: February 25, 1890

GPS coordinates: 35.93209,139.95594

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28