The five "Fountains of Life" in the town were constructed as valuable water supply facilities in the event of a disaster, based on the lessons learned from the Hokkaido Southwest Offshore Earthquake. Each of the natural stone-walled springs has its own unique Azumaya, a small park-like area where visitors can relax and enjoy themselves. Why not visit the "Fountain of Life" for the famous water that tastes so good when you make coffee or tea?

The water temperature is stable between 9 and 10 degrees Celsius.
Around the spring's entrance, which is surrounded by natural stones, azumaya (a kind of traditional Japanese-style veranda), each with its own characteristics, have been built and are used as a place for relaxation and recreation.
The "Toinomizu" was completed in 1997. In 1998, "Hachiman-san no mizu" and "Noto no mizu" were completed, followed by "Komonai no mizu" and "Himekawa no mizu" in 1999.

<Mizu of Noto
445 Aza Tateura, Otobe Town
Located on the boundary of the transition from mountainous to flat terrain, groundwater gushes to the surface through weak layers of pumice tuff and coarse-grained sandstone.