Kyū-Iwabuchi Sluice Gate

The former Iwabuchi Floodgate in Kita Ward is a historical building with an impressive vivid red color. It was dug during the Meiji to early Showa period to play a role in flood prevention. Currently, it has been replaced by the blue New Iwabuchi Floodgate and is loved by people as a tourist spot. It is highly valued for its designation as a modern industrial heritage site.

The former Iwabuchi Floodgate in Kita Ward is a historical structure built as a flood prevention facility during the Taisho era. Its two gates, one red and one blue, have protected people from the Arakawa River for many years. Today, it is also used as a tourist spot and has been recognized as a modern industrial heritage site. Its presence is loved not only by local residents but also by tourists from all over the country!

The former Iwabuchi Floodgate in Kita Ward is a flood prevention facility built in the Taisho era, and is now designated as a modern industrial heritage site due to its historical value. At the adjacent Arakawa Iwabuchi Sekiryu-chi, you can enjoy a barbecue and spend a luxurious time overlooking the upstream of the Arakawa River while enjoying delicious food. In addition, the two water gates in red and blue are also one of the attractions!

In the former Iwabuchi floodgate in Kita Ward, there is the "Shooting the Moon" object, which won a special prize in the Arakawa River Art Contest, and the "Grass-Cutting Monument" commemorating the All-Japan Grass-Cutting Championship in 1938. This location is a space where time and history intersect, and you can feel a sense of strength even in the silence. The scenery where beautiful sculptures and historically valuable monuments coexist is worth seeing!

The former Iwabuchi Floodgate in Kita Ward is a historic structure with two distinctive red and blue gates. From the adjacent Akamizu Gate Green Space, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the upper stream of the Arakawa River. In addition, you can also enjoy a barbecue at this location. The former Iwabuchi Floodgate, which has been designated as a modern industrial heritage site, is not only impressive in its presence, but also a charming spot surrounded by a natural environment.