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Nestled alongside the gentle flow of the Edogawa River, the red brick water intake tower stands quietly. With its triangular pointed hat, its appearance exudes a charm as if it has stepped out of a fairy tale. Completed in 1941 (Showa 16), this second water intake tower has been cherished as a local symbol across generations.
At the base of the intake tower, the surface of the Edogawa River spreads out calmly, and from time to time, winds crossing the river create small ripples. At dusk, as the sun sets in the western sky, the red bricks of the intake tower are dyed golden, and its reflection on the river surface creates a fantastical beauty. (news.yahoo.co.jp)
This intake tower appears in the movie series "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" and the manga "Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo," and its distinctive design is etched in the memories of many people. (waterworks.metro.tokyo.lg.jp)
Around the intake tower, the Edogawa embankment cycling road stretches out, and you can see people enjoying jogging and walking. Taking a moment to stop in front of the intake tower while gazing at the riverside scenery and reflecting on its history and beauty allows you to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Behind the intake tower lies the vast Kanamachi Water Purification Plant, which supplies safe and delicious water to about 2.5 million people in Tokyo around the clock. (city.katsushika.lg.jp)
Near the intake tower, there is the "Yagiri no Watashi," a ferry crossing that has continued since the Edo period, and even today, a ferryboat operates connecting the Yagiri district of Matsudo City in Chiba Prefecture on the opposite shore. (tokyo-np.co.jp)
In the vicinity of the intake tower stands Kasai Shrine, known as the birthplace of "Kasai Hayashi," a Tokyo-designated intangible folk cultural property. (city.katsushika.lg.jp)
The presence of the intake tower symbolizes the region's history and culture, leaving a deep impression on visitors. Along with the flow of the Edogawa River, the intake tower will continue to quietly mark the passage of time.