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Hadano Bonchi no Yusui-gun
(Springs of Hadano Basin)
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Fine water revived!
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"Hadano basin spring waters", one of 100 remarkable
waters in Japan certified by Ministry of Environment, natural
water spouts spatter in entire Hadano region.
One of the famous spots is found inside an iris garden of
Jotokuin temple. The garden is the home of fine drinkable
natural water and iris flowers to be in full bloom in May
and June.
Another noteworthy water is curiously located in residential
area near Hadano station, called "Kobo no Shimizu (clean
water of High clergy Kobo Daishi)" as described in legend
that the spring discovery was spiritually guided by the famous
high priest. Although certified as one of 100 remarkable waters,
later in 1989 a possibly toxic substance was surprisingly
detected in this water. The city, together with strong supports
by local companies and residents, since strived for purification
of the water by taking all possible measures ranging from
setting out anti-pollution municipal ordinance that was first
of its kind in Japan to constructing water refinement facilities.
Thanks to their strong commitment and effort, the water has
restored its purity to the level that meets all local quality
standards. In 2004, the revival of remarkable water was proudly
declared by the city.
Location: Hadano-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
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View inside iris
garden at Jotokuji Temple |
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Kobo no Shimizu
- Revived and now popular among local people |
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