Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building
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Highlights
- The Iconic Red Brick Facade: A 1914 masterpiece by Tatsuno Kingo. This grand facade is a cherished symbol of the Meiji era, beautifully restored to its original, three-story glory.
- The North & South Domes: Gaze up into these magnificent domes. Reborn after a century, these soaring octagonal ceilings are adorned with intricate, golden carvings of eagles and zodiac symbols.
- The Tokyo Station Hotel: Reside within history at The Tokyo Station Hotel. An Important Cultural Property, this elegant hotel offers world-class hospitality inside the station’s red-brick walls.
- Marunouchi Square: Stand in the grand plaza, Tokyo’s “front door.” It is the majestic gateway leading down a wide avenue, offering a picture-perfect view of the Imperial Palace.
Description
A warm welcome to Tokyo’s magnificent gateway. You stand before the Marunouchi Building of Tokyo Station, a true icon. This is not just a station; it is the city’s grand, romantic “front door,” a cherished symbol of Japan’s modern era, born in 1914.
We invite you to step inside and feel the echoes of a century of journeys. Pause and look up. Stand beneath the breathtaking North and South Domes, reborn to their original splendor. These soaring, cathedral-like spaces are adorned with intricate reliefs, a spectacle of light and shadow.
This building is a true phoenix. It survived the great earthquake and was scarred by war, only to be lovingly restored. It stands as the grand vestibule to the Imperial Palace, a timeless bridge between eras. We are so delighted you are here to share in its beauty.
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