Tokyo Station

The rebuilding of the Tokyo Station has been completed this October. Now it looks just the same as it was in 1914.

The night viewing of lighted up building is also very popular these days.

This is a North Dome.
There were many people taking pictures when they stop at the traffic.

It has a strong presence even if it is surrounded by modern tall buildings. You can imagine how it was magnificent 100 years ago.

Inside dome's ceiling is bright yellow colored with gorgeous and elegant design.

There are sculptures of eagle and oriental zodiac signs which you can see the tiger on the left side and the dragon on the right side of the picture. In the middle is a sculpture in the motif of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's helmet, who is a military commander of 16th century in Japan.

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Tokyo Station and Marunouchi

This is the Tokyo Station from Marunouchi side. After rebuilding is completed, it will be restored to look as it did in 1914 opening.

Pretty huge building. You can see the dome-shaped roof on both south and north side.

The dome on south side of the station.
The construction is scheduled for completion in October 2012.

Marunouchi is very fashionable area with many brand shops and fine dinings.

This area featuers a stone-paved street and road side trees - There were not many people walking on windy weekday.

from Hotel Niwa Tokyo
- around 10 min. by train from JR Suidobashi to JR Tokyo (you need to take one transfer)
- around 10 min. by subway from Mita Line Suidobashi to Hibiya

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