Hongō Water Supply Station Park

Hongō Water Supply Station Park is an urban park built on the former grounds of a water utility facility in Tokyo's Hongō district. It combines Japanese and Western garden designs with walking paths and seating areas spread throughout the site.

The water supply facility that emerged in the 1800s as crucial infrastructure for Tokyo's growth was transformed into a public park in 1976. This conversion allowed the community to gain new public space within a densely built area.

The park sits near several universities and educational buildings, making it a gathering place where students and local residents come to rest between activities. The green spaces offer a natural break from the busy academic surroundings.

Three nearby stations offer access: Ochanomizu, Suidobashi, and Hongō San-chōme are each about seven minutes walk away. The park's pathways are well-maintained and easy to navigate, making it simple to explore the different garden sections at your own pace.

Beneath the park's green surface lies preserved water infrastructure from the original facility, still present underground. This hidden layer under the trees and paths is often overlooked by visitors but makes this space distinctive within a busy urban setting.

Location: Hongō

Official opening: December 1976

Website: https://city.bunkyo.lg.jp/bosai/midori/kuritukouen/kouen/hongoukyuusuijyokouen.html

GPS coordinates: 35.70333,139.75972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21