Old Iwabuchi Sluice Gates
Old Iwabuchi Sluice Gates, Historic sluice gates in Shimo, Tokyo, Japan
The Old Iwabuchi Sluice Gates feature five 9-meter-wide gates constructed with reinforced concrete and steel, painted in distinctive red color.
Completed in 1924 under engineer Akira Aoyama, these gates controlled water flow between the Arakawa and Sumida Rivers for flood prevention until 1982.
The structure received designation as a Tokyo Metropolitan Government architectural structure of historic value in 1999, marking its engineering importance.
The gates now function as a pedestrian bridge connecting to the small island park, offering views of both the Arakawa and Sumida Rivers.
A stone monument near the gates commemorates the All-Japan Grass Cutting Championships held from 1938 to 1944.
Location: Shimo
Inception: October 1924
Architects: Akira Aoyama
GPS coordinates: 35.78556,139.73361
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:45
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