[Tokyo ]A must-see for architecture lovers! 7 tasteful buildings that will fascinate you with their art!
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2021-10-06 Management office
Tokyo is home to many architectural gems with a great sense of style. Please visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and see for yourself the beautiful architecture that is so photogenic and inspiring.
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Sunny Hills Minami Aoyama
The building, covered with cypress called jigokumi-gumi, was designed by Kengo Kuma. It is the first pineapple cake store in Taiwan. Jigokumuri is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique in which no nails are used. The building is designed to resemble a pineapple, and the inside of the building is like being bathed in sunlight filtering through the trees.
Major Taiwanese Souvenirs
Pineapple cake, famous in Taiwan as a candy that brings happiness, is one of the most famous souvenirs of a trip to Taiwan, and many people have probably had it. At this store, you can eat not only pineapple cake but also apple cake. It is recommended to eat it little by little with a cup of hot Taiwanese tea. It is also famous as a souvenir of Tokyo sightseeing because it lasts for a long time.
"Store Information "
Name: Sunny Hills Minami Aoyama (Sunny Hills Minami Aoyama)
Address: 3-10-20 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
Phone number: 03-3408-7778
Business hours: 11:00 - 19:00
Closed: Open every day
Budget: ~999 yen
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: This is the famous pineapple cake store in Taiwan. Don't miss the building covered with hell-built cypress designed by Kengo Kuma.
URL：https://www.sunnyhills.com.tw/store/ja-jp/
National New Museum of Fine Arts
The theme of the National Art Center, Tokyo is a museum in a forest in Roppongi. It is the last of the Kisho Kurokawa-designed museums, and is a stunning building built in a wave-like structure.
The building contains a museum store, restaurant, cafe, and an aerial restaurant that makes you feel as if you are eating in the air. The outside of the building is also rich in nature, making it possible to spend a whole day around the facility.
Beautiful curves from the inside
At the top of the giant inverted cone is a café with a panoramic view of the surroundings, where you can enjoy delicious food while floating in the air. The glass walls give the building a stylish image, but the wood throughout the building creates a relaxing and reassuring atmosphere.
It has also become a feature of the exhibition that everything is free to enter, except for entering the exhibition.
"Facility Information "
Name: The National Art Center, Tokyo
Address: 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8558
Phone number: 03-5777-8600
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Monday
Budget: Free
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities: A national art museum with the theme of an art museum in the forest. It is the last museum designed by Kisho Kurokawa.
URL：https://www.nact.jp/
Tokyo International Forum
It is a public comprehensive cultural facility built on the site of the former Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office.
This all-glass structure is inspired by the "ship "and is the work of Kunio Watanabe. It was used as the venue for the Tokyo Olympics and has seven halls of various sizes, including one of the largest halls in Japan. Inside, there is a wide selection of restaurants, from fine dining to casual snacks, and many visitors come just for the food.
From directly below the ship
It is rare to see a huge ship from directly below, but you can also see the entire structure of the ship.
Directly connected to Tokyo Station, the rather novel design and futuristic building has become a popular tourist attraction for people of all ages. In winter, the building is lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere.
"Store Information "
Facility name: Tokyo International Forum
Address: 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Phone number: 03-5221-9000
Hours of operation: 7:00 - 23:30
Fixed rest day: the number of years back when the rest has
Budget: Free
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities: This is a public comprehensive cultural facility on a grand scale directly connected to Tokyo Station. Inside the glass-walled museum, visitors can see a huge ship under glass.
URL：https://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/
Tokyo Cathedral St. Mary's Cathedral
The Catholic Church in Bunkyo-ku was designed by Kenzo Tange.
It is designed in an eye-catching sci-fi style that makes it very hard to believe that it was designed more than 50 years ago. The only thing Christian about it is that it is a cross when viewed from above, making it very hard to believe it is a church from the exterior alone. The light attached to the upper side is also designed like a top light.
Cross from above
Surrounded by poured concrete, the Tokyo Cathedral of St. Mary of the Angels is surrounded by a simplicity that conversely evokes a sense of the divine and allows the pipe organ to resonate well.
It is often used for weddings and other musical events, and is open to everyone at Mass, making it easy to enter.
It is famous not only as a church but also for its architectural beauty and attracts many visitors.
"Facility Information "
Name: Tokyo Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin
Address: 3-16-15 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0014, Japan
Phone number: 03-3941-3029
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities: The church is an innovative design by Kenzo Tange. The architecture looks like something out of a science fiction movie.
URL：https://cathedral-sekiguchi.jp/
Mitaka Tenmei Reversal Housing
Mitaka Tenmei Hiei Jutaku (Reversible Destiny House) was constructed by Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins. It is surprising to look at, but the inside is also entertaining with its unconventional design. There are actually nine apartment buildings attached to each other, and they can be lived in as rentals. It is still rented out and you can only enter during tours and workshops. It has an elevator and a mailbox, and at a glance it looks like a normal house, but it has vivid colors everywhere, a perfectly spherical shape, a floor that is not flat, and light switches in strange places. The house is popular among artists, designers, and young children, but it is an architecture that you should see at least once in your lifetime, if only for a tour.
Short stays are also available!
It is possible to stay at the hotel from 22,000 yen per night. It is possible for groups or couples on sightseeing trips to stay here. Although food is not served, you can cook or bring your own food, so you can enjoy your stay.
The Mitaka Tenmei Hachi-jyutaku is world famous for its architecture and is on the top page of Google.
"Facility Information "
Facility Name：Mitaka Tenmei Hanten Jutaku (Mitaka Tenmei Hanten Residence)
Address: 2-2-8 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0015
Phone number: 0422-26-4966
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed: Monday
Budget: Tour: Adults 2,800 yen Children 1,000 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This rental apartment is colorful and made up of various units overlapping each other. During the tour, you can see inside and stay overnight.
URL：http://www.rdloftsmitaka.com/
Harumi Passenger Boat Terminal
The object at the entrance to the sea, built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Tokyo at the Harumi Passenger Boat Terminal, was constructed during the bubble era. It is called "Fumai Ginran," and many photographers come to take pictures of it because it is picturesque from any angle. Located in front of the Rainbow Bridge, it can be seen beautifully at night. The Tokyo Gate Bridge is also located in front of the Fumai Ginran and can be seen beautifully at night.
Mecca of night views
It has become a place where many luxury cruise ships and ships bound for the Izu and Ogasawara Islands depart, and as the gateway to the sea, it flourishes, creating a particularly romantic atmosphere at night.
At night, it is also known as a mecca for night views. In addition to the Fuden Ginran, there are many other artistic objects on display, and you will be amazed at the size of them. At night, the area is illuminated, attracting many lovers.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Harumi Passenger Boat Terminal
Address: 5-7-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0053
Phone number: 03-3536-8651
Hours: Terminal Observation Deck 9:00-17:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00-20:00 (subject to change depending on conditions)
Closed: Open daily (subject to change)
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The huge objects in the Harumi Passenger Boat Terminal are a must-see architectural feature.
URL：https://www.tptc.co.jp/terminal/guide/harumi
National Stadium
The National Stadium, built for the Tokyo Olympics, was designed by Kengo Kuma.
This is a forest stadium built in harmony with the nearby Meiji Jingu Outer Gardens. It has a hybrid structure of steel and wood, in harmony with the greenery.
Although you cannot enter the building inside, it is a stunning architectural sight from the outside, making it a must-see building when sightseeing in Tokyo.
Now you can have the Olympic mark.
The Tokyo Olympics logo is also placed, making it an excellent photo spot.
After the Olympics, it is slated to serve as the home of a J-League club, and together with the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, it is likely to become an established sports destination.
It is 192,050 m² in size and will be used for various events in the future.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: National Stadium (Kokuritsu Kogijo)
Address: 10-1 Kasumigaoka-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0013
Phone number: 03-5843-1300
Hours of operation: Varies according to convention events Building designed by Kengo Kuma.
Closed: No holidays
Budget: Varies depending on convention event
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Built for the Tokyo Olympics, this is a forest stadium designed to blend in with the outer gardens of Meiji Jingu Shrine.
URL：https://www.jpnsport.go.jp/kokuritu/
summary
There are many architectural structures of grand scale and many artistic buildings. All of them are worth seeing and enjoying, so please visit the ones you are interested in first. You will surely remember your visit as a pleasant memory.
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