Fukui City Waterworks Memorial Hall

What it is

• A museum in Fukui City, also known as Old Asuwa Pumping Station.
• Built in 1924 as a water supply facility.
• Opened as a museum in April 2004.
• Registered as a national tangible cultural property in 2011.

What to see

• A Western-style building from 1924.
• Large pumping equipment from its active period.
• Exhibits on Fukui City's waterworks history.

When to go

• Closed on Mondays.
• Admission is free.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.