Biwa Aquaduct at Nanzenji - Suirokaku at Nanzen-ji Temple was built in 1890. It’s a high-rise architectural canal that bridges over the Biwakososui Ri

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Biwa Aquaduct at Nanzenji - Suirokaku at Nanzen-ji Temple was built in 1890. It’s a high-rise architectural canal that bridges over the Biwakososui River. This aqueduct brings water from Lake Biwa to Nanzenji and Kyoto itself.  The bridge reminds us of Roman structures, but was designed by Sakuro Tanabe, a 22 year old architect, in the 1890s. Tanabe had his own policy that stated, “Every architectural structure should be perfect from any perspective.” It is indeed beautiful from any direction and somehow blends in with the scenery of Nanzen-ji Temple and gardens.

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Size: 6240px × 4160px
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: acquaduct, aquaduct, aqueduct, biwa, bridge, engineering, japan, japanese, kyoto, lake, nanzen-ji, nanzenji, planning, town, water, waterway