The Toba Water Environment Conservation Center in Minami Ward, Kyoto City, which is known for its "Toba Wisteria," opened to the public on April 18, 2025. Visitors strolled through the purple wisteria trellis.
The event was held by the Kyoto City Waterworks Bureau to deepen public understanding of water supply and sewerage. The 120-meter-long wisteria trellis is currently half-bloomed. The high temperatures of the past few days have caused the flowers to bloom rapidly. The venue also had a corner introducing waterworks and management information, and this year the grit chamber and pump station, which were previously only accessible on tours, were opened to the public.
A 61-year-old woman from Minami Ward, Kyoto City, who visited with a friend, said, "I look forward to coming here every year. The faint sweet scent makes me feel like spring is really here," as she took photos with her smartphone.
The center will be open until April 20. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (entry until 3:30 p.m.). Free. There are also tours on April 19 and 20. There is no parking lot nearby, but during the period a special direct bus will run from Takeda Station.
