Tatsumi Canal, Historic aqueduct in Kanazawa, Japan.
The Tatsumi Canal extends for 11 kilometers through Kanazawa city, featuring stone waterways constructed from local Kanaya stone materials.
Maeda Toshitsune commissioned the canal's construction in 1632 following the Kanazawa Great Fire of 1631, which damaged the castle and surrounding areas.
The canal demonstrates advanced Edo period engineering by incorporating water tunnels and inverse siphon systems to manage uphill water flow gradients.
The waterway connects to Kenrokuen gardens and Kanazawa Castle moats, supplying essential water resources while maintaining fire prevention capabilities.
The stone pipe structure measures 1.7 meters in width and up to 2.6 meters in height, with an 8.7-kilometer section designated as a National Historic Site.
Location: Kanazawa
Inception: 1632
Made from material: Kanaya stone
Part of: Sosui Hyakusen
GPS coordinates: 36.55917,136.66639
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:39
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