Sogakudo Concert Hall, Concert hall in Ueno Park, Japan.
The Sogakudo Concert Hall stands as a two-story performance venue with traditional Japanese architectural elements and a central chandelier on the second floor.
Built in 1890 as part of the Tokyo Music School, this structure represents the first Western-style concert hall constructed in Japan.
The hall maintains its role as a center for musical performances, contributing to the preservation of both Western and Japanese musical traditions.
Visitors can access the concert hall through Ueno Station, served by JR East and Tokyo Metro lines, with regular performances scheduled from 9:30 AM.
The building houses Japan's oldest concert organ, featuring a pneumatic-action mechanism that remains functional for performances.
Location: Ueno-kōen
Inception: 1987
Architects: Yamaguchi Hanroku, Kuru Masamichi
Part of: Ueno Imperial Grant Park
Website: https://taitogeibun.net/english/sougakudou
GPS coordinates: 35.71806,139.77314
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:48
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