Yokohama Waterworks Commemoration Hall

Yokohama Waterworks Commemoration Hall is a museum in Kawashima-chō dedicated to the history of water supply in the city. It displays pipes, meters, pumps, and equipment that illustrate how water technology developed over time.

Yokohama was among the first cities in Japan to introduce modern water systems, which inspired the creation of this museum. It opened in 1987 to honor this achievement and preserve the story of how the technology developed.

The hall shows how residents and visitors can learn about the role water systems played in shaping Yokohama as a modern city. These displays help people understand how crucial engineering is to daily life.

The museum is accessible and presents water systems in an understandable way through diagrams and models. Plan time to walk through the different exhibition areas at a relaxed pace.

The museum holds a special collection of water meters and shutoff valves that show how precise water measurement became over many decades. These devices are often overlooked, but they are essential for managing water resources.

Location: Kawashima-chō, Hodogaya-ku

Official opening: June 1987

Website: https://city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/sumai-kurashi/suido-gesui/suido/torikumi/PR/kinenkan

GPS coordinates: 35.46593,139.57176

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24