Metropolitan Area Outer Discharge Channel

experiences

Japan's world-class underground temple for disaster prevention!

1H ¥1,000~¥4,000 1 hour from Tokyo
Eastern Area Learning Facilities/Factory
To help visitors learn more about the role of the Metropolitan Area Outer Discharge Channel, a regional flood control facility, we have enhanced the attractiveness of the tours and launched a new tour as the second phase of the social experiment. In addition to the popular tour of the underground temple pressure regulating tank," the work corridor, pump room, gas turbine section, and impeller section, which were previously closed to the public, have been newly opened to visitors. We invite you to experience the grandeur of the Metropolitan Area Outer Discharge Channel. Notes on the reservation site You can switch to English by clicking on the mark next to the earth symbol in the top right corner of a header section

【Excitement for All! Underground Shrine Route : A great tour for families and groups!】
The 1 hour tour covers the highlights of the facility, focusing on the main tank known as the Underground Shrine.
Specialist Underground Shrine Concierges will be your tour guide and show you round.

【Thrills Galore! Bank Route : Walk round the top of the 70m-deep vertical shaft】
This route lets you enjoy 2 major highlights of the facility : the pressure-adjusting water tank which is reminiscent of an underground shrine, and the massive No.1 Bank vertical shaft.
With safety hatness and helmet, you can take a thrilling walk along the catwalk at the top of the 70m-deep No.1 Bank.

【Explore the Depths! Pump Route : The only pumping facility of its kind in Japan】
This route takes you to the pump room which houses 4 huge pumps that discharge the water stored in the shrine-like pressure-adjusting water tank into the Edogawa River, and a special gasturbine which is a modified version of a jetliner turbine.*The gas turbine cannot be viewed when the pumps are working.

<<New Course!>>Plenty to see and do! Impeller Exploration Course

The number 1 request from our Customers!
You can see the huge impeller at the innermost part of the pressure regulating tank,
which has finally been released, with special equipment.
This course is full of attractions, from the first shaft to the pressure regulating tank and the impeller of the drainage pump, where you can really feel the flow of water. Wear hip waders (boots) and a helmet as equipment.

   ◆Capacity: 20 people

   ◆Duration: 110 minutes

   ◆Fare (per person): ¥4,000

   Make a reservation →https://reserva.be/guidetour

 

 

Basic Information

Location
720 Kamikanazaki, Kasukabe-shi, Saitama 344-0111 Japan
TEL
048-747-0281

Business hours / Fee

Business hours
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM (final closing time for tours is 5:00 PM)
Regular holiday
None *Tours may not be held on certain days due to facility inspection days, etc.
Fee
Full of Highlights! Impella Exploration Course : ¥4,000
Full of power! Vertical Pile Experience Course : ¥3,000
Explore the depths! Enjoy the Pump Course : ¥2,500
Easy to join! Underground Temple Course : ¥1,000

How to get there

Parking
Free for cars, ¥2,000 for group bus

Other

Remarks
Foreign languages (voice guide) available : English/Chinese *Advance reservations required.

Map

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