Mito City Water Tower, Water tower in Mito, Japan.
Description
The Mito City Water Tower is a water supply structure over 70 feet tall with a concrete construction featuring triangular windows and decorative reliefs. Gothic-style architectural elements give the building its distinctive appearance.
History
The structure was built in 1932, designed by engineer Tsurumatsu Goto as part of the city's modernization project. The facility divided Mito's water distribution into two separate zones.
Culture
The tower displays the Japanese character for water (水) on its facade, linking the structure to both its function and the city's name. This makes it a visual symbol that reflects the importance of water to urban development.
Practical
The tower sits about a 15-minute walk from Mito Station's north exit and stands within a park that contains restored Edo-period rock gutters. This location provides easy access and a pleasant setting for exploring the area.
Did you know?
The engineer named his daughter Tomiko, meaning tower-beauty-child, to commemorate the project's completion. This personal connection between family and the structure reveals how much the work meant to him.
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