GINZA ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM~Walk Ginza, Feel Ginza.
Modern Ginza, beginning with the construction of European-style street of brick buildings in 1877, this has always been an enterprising district with the newest architecture embodying advanced technologies and aesthetic trends as well as urban development ideals. Although many great buildings were lost to the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and to the American air strikes of 1945, as well as to the relentless redevelopment of the postwar years, here are still many buildings delight our eyes. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map
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Sanai Dream Center
One of Ginza's landmark buildings known for its cylindrical shape
While this transparent cylindrical tower has been Ginza’s modernist landmark, its entire surface works as a billboard, making it a harbinger of the 1980s postmodern architecture advocated by Robert Venturi. architect: Shoji Hayashi / Nikken Sekkei (1963) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
One of Ginza's landmark buildings known for its cylindrical shape
While this transparent cylindrical tower has been Ginza’s modernist landmark, its entire surface works as a billboard, making it a harbinger of the 1980s postmodern architecture advocated by Robert Venturi. architect: Shoji Hayashi / Nikken Sekkei (1963) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Glass blocks especially created for this building constitute Ginza’s most beautiful curtain wall. In the evening, warm orange light envelops the entire building. One should visit Le Forum, an art creation space, on the 8th floor. architect: Renzo Piano (2001) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Hermes. A must see spot during the evening.
Glass blocks especially created for this building constitute Ginza’s most beautiful curtain wall. In the evening, warm orange light envelops the entire building. One should visit Le Forum, an art creation space, on the 8th floor. architect: Renzo Piano (2001) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Originally created to complement the adjacent elementary school as an emergency evacuation base, this small park was upgraded in 2016 to provide much needed public space for Ginza. G Info is to be found nearby. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A park redeveloped in 2016
Originally created to complement the adjacent elementary school as an emergency evacuation base, this small park was upgraded in 2016 to provide much needed public space for Ginza. G Info is to be found nearby. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
One of the many RC-built elementary schools from the period after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. While it is a functional modern building, there are playful elements such as an Art-Deco entrance and arched windows. architect: Shunosuke Harada (1929) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
An elementary school established in 1929
One of the many RC-built elementary schools from the period after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. While it is a functional modern building, there are playful elements such as an Art-Deco entrance and arched windows. architect: Shunosuke Harada (1929) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Dentsu Ginza Building
The tallest building in Ginza at the time of its completion
This American-style office building was the tallest in the area when completed. The glass blocks on the street level give the building its modern feeling. The Buddhist relief figures above the entrance are also unique. architect: Yokogawa Architects & Engineers (1934) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
The tallest building in Ginza at the time of its completion
This American-style office building was the tallest in the area when completed. The glass blocks on the street level give the building its modern feeling. The Buddhist relief figures above the entrance are also unique. architect: Yokogawa Architects & Engineers (1934) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Louis Vuitton Ginza Namiki
Louis Vuitton. A must see spot during the evening.
Created by the celebrated architect who also designed other Louis Vuitton stores around the world, the undulating facade of this building rises from the ground like a mirage and changes its colors by the hour. The boutique interior designed by Peter Marino is also a must see. architect: Jun Aoki (2004) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Louis Vuitton. A must see spot during the evening.
Created by the celebrated architect who also designed other Louis Vuitton stores around the world, the undulating facade of this building rises from the ground like a mirage and changes its colors by the hour. The boutique interior designed by Peter Marino is also a must see. architect: Jun Aoki (2004) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Built on the site where Shiseido was first established in 1872, this beautiful building with chic reddish exterior walls houses a fine shop, elegant café, bar, and restaurants as well as a basement gallery which is admission free. architect: Ricardo Bofill (2001) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A building with a beautiful and chic exterior
Built on the site where Shiseido was first established in 1872, this beautiful building with chic reddish exterior walls houses a fine shop, elegant café, bar, and restaurants as well as a basement gallery which is admission free. architect: Ricardo Bofill (2001) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Nicolas G. Hayek Center
Botiques of seven luxury watch brands part of the Swatch Group
Boutiques of seven luxury watch brands such as Omega, all part of the Swatch Group, can be directly accessed from the atrium by individual elevators. There is a flagship Swatch store in the basement as well. architect: Shigeru Ban (2007) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Botiques of seven luxury watch brands part of the Swatch Group
Boutiques of seven luxury watch brands such as Omega, all part of the Swatch Group, can be directly accessed from the atrium by individual elevators. There is a flagship Swatch store in the basement as well. architect: Shigeru Ban (2007) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
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Ginza Lion Building
A long-established beer hall with a must-see interior
The interior of this famous beer hall strongly reminds us of the design elements of Frank Lloyd Wright, whose Imperial Hotel stood not too far from here until 1968. Why not enjoy a glass of good beer during your Ginza walk? architect: Eizo Sugawara (1934) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A long-established beer hall with a must-see interior
The interior of this famous beer hall strongly reminds us of the design elements of Frank Lloyd Wright, whose Imperial Hotel stood not too far from here until 1968. Why not enjoy a glass of good beer during your Ginza walk? architect: Eizo Sugawara (1934) You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...