The five "Fountains of Life" in the town were constructed as valuable water supply facilities in times of disaster based on the lessons learned from the Hokkaido Southwest Offshore Earthquake from natural springs that had been utilized by the local residents for some time. 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 "Nodo no mizu" were completed, and in 1999, "Komonai no mizu" and "Himekawa no mizu" were completed.

＜Water of Himekawa
341 Aza-Himekawa, Otobe Town
Located at the foot of the mountain slope on the right bank of the Himekawa River, the water gushes out from the cracks in the base rock and the boundary between the terrace sediment and the base rock.