Ochanomizu, Historic memorial site in Inohana district, Chuo, Japan.
The Ochanomizu historic site encompasses the traditional water source area along the Kanda River that once supplied clean water essential for the Shogun's ceremonial tea preparations during Japan's feudal period.
During the Edo period from 1603 to 1868, Ochanomizu served as the designated water supply hub for Japan's ruling class, with waters from the Kanda River being redirected specifically to sustain the Shogun's important tea ceremonies.
The area preserves Japanese tea ceremony traditions and folklore through its memorial designation, maintaining the cultural significance of water purification rituals that were central to samurai and imperial family customs throughout Japanese history.
Visitors can access the Ochanomizu historic site via JR Chuo-Sobu Line and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line at Ochanomizu Station, with nearby parking facilities available for approximately 300 yen per hour for those traveling by car.
The memorial site contains original water source imagery and historic photographs documenting the ancient water channels that once carried pure river water directly to the imperial palace for exclusive ceremonial use.
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