Ushita Water Treatment Plant

The Ushita Water Treatment Plant is a purification facility in Hiroshima that supplies clean drinking water to the city and surrounding areas. It uses several stages of filtration and chemical treatment to transform raw water into water safe for household use.

The plant opened in 1898 and was one of the first modern water supply systems in the city. Since then it has expanded and adapted its technology to meet growing demand and serve larger populations.

The facility belongs to the Modern Water Supply Hundred Selections, a collection of notable water infrastructure projects that shaped Japanese urban development.

The facility offers guided tours for visitors interested in learning about water treatment processes. It is best to contact them in advance to arrange a visit and find out the most suitable times to tour the site.

The facility displays different filtration tanks from various periods, showing how water purification technology evolved over more than a century. Visitors can see the progression of methods that once served earlier generations.

Location: Higashi-ku

Part of: 近代水道百選

Website: https://water.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/siryou

GPS coordinates: 34.41750,132.46722

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08