This spring became called “Odaidokoro Spring” after the 18th century Satake Clan Lord used it for cooking after coming out for falconry.

It is said that Niteko is derived from the language of Japan’s indigenous people, the Ainu. Niteko means forest and water. It is also called “Royal Water” because it was given to the Meiji Emperor in the late 19th century when he visited the town.

The spring was originally called “Three-Store-Room Spring” because of three store rooms located nearby. It is now called “Wisteria Spring” for the beautiful wisterias growing near the spring.

The spring gushes out from the home site of the Hatachiya store. Visitors are invited to see it with the owner’s permission.