Indian Water Tower

Ornamental water tower

Came across an ornate Indian-style water fountain (at the end of Yamashita Park) which was donated by an Indian Group living in Yokohama during the Great Kanto Earthquake. It was erected in recognitio...

India?

Original Text

It is the "Indian Water Tower" in Yamashita Park. Why India? I thought, but it seems that Yokohama City was donated by the Indian Commerce Association in return for actively taking relief measures for foreign merchants such as Indian merchants in the Great Kanto Earthquake. It has a history.

A surprising history I didn't know.

Original Text

It is a fountain that feels like India when it is called such a name. It was said that it was possible to drink. It was said that this monument commemorates the relief of Indians who were affected by the Great Kanto Earthquake, but I learned for the first time that Yokohama had a history of forming an Indian community at that time.

Historic buildings

Original Text

It is a historic dome-shaped building in the corner of Yamashita Park and you can see it as soon as you go to the park. I took a rest at the convenience store right next to it, so I only took a picture. It was lit up at night and stood out.

In the Yamashita Park, の veneer な いの place! !

Original Text

A building in Yamashita Park, famous for Yokohama. The name is India Water Tower, which was donated by the Indian Commerce Association in return for the city's active relief efforts of foreign merchants including Indian merchants in the Great Kanto Earthquake. The roof is dome-shaped and has an Indian (Islamic) feel, and the four pillars under it are also wonderful. I've been to Yamashita Park several times, but this may be the first time I've seen this building. It's never a place that's not noticeable, but it's still ...