Tokyo Memorial Hall, Memorial building in Yokoamichō Park, Japan
The Tokyo Memorial Hall consists of a 40.9-meter structure featuring intricate architectural details and symmetrical design elements within its commemorative space.
Architect Itō Chūta completed this memorial structure in September 1930, creating a space to honor those who lost their lives in the Great Kanto Earthquake.
The memorial serves as a central location for Japanese remembrance ceremonies, reflecting traditional practices of paying respects to those who have passed.
Visitors can reach the memorial through Yokoamichō Park in central Tokyo, where regular commemorative events take place throughout the calendar year.
The building combines elements of Buddhist temple architecture with modern structural techniques, earning recognition as a Tokyo Metropolitan Government heritage site.
Location: Yokoami
Inception: September 1, 1930
Architects: Itō Chūta
Height: 40.9 m
Address: 東京都墨田区横網2丁目3-25 130-0015
Website: https://tokyoireikyoukai.or.jp/ireidou/history.html
GPS coordinates: 35.69908,139.79606
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:40
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