The Kyoto Aqueduct, or Suirokaku Aqueduct, is a unique structure dating back to the Meiji era (1889) when Japan began rapidly modernizing and Westernizing. The aqueduct carries water from Lake Biwa to supply Kyoto with water and electricity, and its design stands out among the ancient temples and shrines of the city. Although it initially met resistance from locals, they eventually grew fond of it, acknowledging the influence of foreign cultures on Japanese architecture.