Aichi Canal-Cultivating culture along with water 60th anniversary
21 September, 2021
Outline of the project
Aichi Canal mainly sourced from Makio Dam in Nagano Prefecture, and is intended to provide a stable supply of irrigation water, domestic water and industrial water for the area from “chuunou” (central) region in Gifu Prefecture to the eastern Owari and Chita regions in Aichi Prefecture.Water conveyance started in 1961. To respond to (1) changes in water usage patterns and (2) aging facilities, Aichi Canal Second Stage project was implemented from 1981 to 2006, and the full reconstruction of waterway facilities and accumulated sediment removal on Makio Dam were carried out.
Water utilization and supply volume
Application of water usage and maximum supply amount
2019 actual usage proportion ratio
Outline of facilities
- Water source facility: Makio Dam, Matuno Dam, 3 regulating reservoirs (Togo, Miyoshi, and Maeyama reservoirs)
- Intake facility: Kaneyama Intake, Inuyama Intake
- Canal: Main canal extension-approx. 112km (from Kanayama Intake to Mihama Regulating Reservoir), Lateral canals extension- approx. 1063km (operations entrusted to land improvement districts)
Photos & Map
Beneficiary area of Aichi Canal
The Effect of Aichi Canal project
From unstable farming fully dependent on rainwater to planned farming business
Currently supplies irrigation water to approx.15,000 ha of farmland in 18 cities and 9 towns extended from “Chuno” (central) region in Gifu Prefecture to eastern Owari and Chita regions in Aichi Prefecture.Thanks to a stable supply of irrigation water, highly profitable and planned vegetable farming, greenhouse horticulture and pomiculture turned out to work in the region with increased agricultural output.
Water supply with sprinklers-irrigation water
Change of agricultural output in areas covered by Aichi Canal(in 100 million yen)
Comparison of agricultural output
Source: Agricultural output and production by prefecture on the report “2018 Agricultural output and agricultural production income”
Before Aichi Canal was built, people in Chita Peninsula had hard time taking water for farming because of no accessible large rivers in that region. So people there had to brace for drought, digging wells and building irrigation ponds.
Drawing water from a well
Carrying water pails
Aichi Prefecture has many agricultural produce that hold No.1 position in terms of production amount. Many of the major producing areas fall on the beneficiary areas of Aichi Canal.Some examples are listed as below:
Major production area
Source: Agriculture in Aichi Pref.
(Aichi Pref. Agricultural opera. 2019)
Orchid shown at Tokai Flower show
Presented by Tokai City
Figs
Source: Agri. Fishery Bureau
Wax gourd
Source: Tokai Agri/Fishery Bureau
Responding to increasing water supply due to growing population
- Domestic water supply to approx. 1.34 milion people in 13 cities and 6 towns in Gifu Pref. (Tono region) and Aichi Pref. (Kasugai City and Seto City, etc.)
- Approx. 1.34 mil. People is close to the total population of Nara Pref. (approx.. 1.36 mil.) as of 2015.
Domestic water
Population change of beneficial area of Aichi Canal (ten thousand)
Source: Domestic water in Aichi Pref. (Annual report) (Water works) Table 6
Promoting market entry of companies for speedy development
- Industrial water supply to approx. 105 companies in wide variety of industries such includes steel, chemical, petroleum, paper mill, auto parts production fields in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture and southern seaside industrial belts of Nagoya City spreading in seven cities and two towns.
- Total shipment amount of manufactured items reaches approx. 5.5 trillion yen, exceeding that of total Gifu Pref. (approx.5.25 trillion yen).
Industrial water for cooling
Source: Japan Steel
Product shipment amount (100 million yen)
Source: Aichi Prefecture’s industry
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the start of water conveyance on 30 September 2021, the Aichi Canal Integrated Operation and Maintenance Office of the Japan Water Agency has started issuing two kinds of commemorative cards (One for Togo Regulating Reservoir and the other for Makio Dam).
- Available period: One year from 2 August 2021( One piece of each card per person. The cards will be handed out in person until they are running out of stock.)
- Place of hand-delivery: (Cards are available only for hand-delivery in person.)
1) At the gate of the Aichi Canal Integrated Operation and Maintenance Office of the Japan Water Agency
(Address: 25-25 Katahirayama Morowa, togo-cho, Aichi-gun, Aichi Prefecture)
2) At the entrance hall of Makio Dam Operation and Maintenance Office of the Japan Water Agency
(7696-1, Mitake, Kiso Town, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture)The cards will be supplied at various events to be held at a later date.
Commemorative Card of Aichi Canal for its 60th anniversary of water conveyance
Aichi Canal has been in service for 60 years since its start of water conveyance on 30 September, 1961. So, for the purpose of reminding us of the importance of water, gratitude for the water source, succession of the feats of our predecessors, and the importance of Aichi water, we have issued the commemorative card of Aichi Canal for its 60th anniversary of water conveyance.
For the past 60 years, we have endeavored to provide a stable supply of irrigation water, domestic water, and industrial water, yet Aichi Canal will continue to contribute to the safety, security, and development of the region for the future.
60th anniversary logo
Togo Regulating reservoir
Decorated with flowers of neighborhood Nissin City (Hydrangea), Togo Town (Iris), Miyoshi City (Azalea).
Makio Dam
Decorated with flowers of neighborhood Ohtaki Village (Rhododendron)
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