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Being one of "Three Great Springs in Higo" (Higo
as old reference name for current Kumamoto pref. area), the
mineral-rich water spouts out silently. The water source is
certified by Uto City as historical cultural asset due to
the fact that the 5km stone water pipeline from the source
is the oldest waterworks that still woks today. The history
of the waterworks goes back to 1646 when local governor Hosokawa
constructed clay pipeline from the spring to water-poor town
of Uji. The pipeline was restructured with stones in 1769,
which remains as it is today.
Todoroki Springs Nature Park is located adjacent to the source
whereby the surrounding nature is strictly preserved.
Location: Miyanosho-machi, Uto-City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Transportation: From JR "Uto" station, take Kyushu
Sanko Bus for Matsuhashi and drop at "Ichiriguchi",
then 15 minutes walk
Contact: Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section, Uto City
0964-22-1111
The water source (Photo by Uto city office) |
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