Kansai Electric Power Keage Power Plant

Japan's first の Hydropower Electric Power Institute

Original Text

　Keage inkline, known as a famous cherry blossom spot. I walked along the inkline, which looks like a tunnel of cherry blossoms. There was an old and large brick building in the lower place across the road from the inkline. That was the Kansai Electric Power Kiage Power Station. I thought it was an old, heritage building, but it is actually an active power plant. I was also surprised that it was Japan's first commercial hydroelectric power plant.

Currently on active duty!

Original Text

　We enjoyed the cherry blossoms in full bloom of the Kiage Incline. I found a large old brick building across the street next to the inkline. That was the Kiage power plant. This Keage Power Station is said to be a hydroelectric power plant that uses the "Lake Biwa Canal" that leads water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto. Meiji ２４ It seems that he started power generation in the year. I thought it was a historical heritage, but surprisingly, it is still powering as an active power plant.

and it's still in use.

Original Text

Keage Power Station started operating as the first commercial hydroelectric power plant in Japan in Meiji ２４, was also used by Kyoto City Trams, and continues to send electricity to the city of Kyoto. The heavy brick is impressive. I was surprised that I was active.

An active power plant with a lot of retro feeling

Original Text

It is one step lower than the surrounding road, and it has a retro feel that it seems to be a ruin for a moment, but it is still an active hydroelectric power plant, and if you make a reservation, you can also tour the interior.

Electric に Details しければ, Xingwei Beifi の Installation です

Original Text

It is a reservation-based tour facility once a week. Even now, it is generated from Lake Biwa hydrophobic. The tour is about １ hours and is free. We recommend that you experience the history and visit the Lake Biwa Water Removal Memorial Hall (also free) opposite the line together.