Nara Juvenile Prison
Nara Juvenile Prison, Former juvenile prison in Nara, Japan
The five brick cell blocks of this correctional facility form a fan shape around a central watchtower and administrative building.
Constructed in 1908 under architect Yamashita Keijiro, this facility represented Japan's modernization of its penal system during the Meiji period.
The prison building combines Romanesque architectural elements with Japanese construction methods, showcasing early 20th-century architectural innovations in Japan.
Following its closure in 2016, the prison complex received designation as an Important Cultural Property and will transform into a hotel by 2026.
The facility stands as the last remaining example of Japan's Five Great Prisons of the Meiji era, with original brick structures still intact.
Location: Nara
Architects: Yamashita Keijirō
Address: 奈良県奈良市般若寺町18 630-8102
Website: http://former-nara-prison.com
GPS coordinates: 34.69847,135.83336
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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