Imperial Guard Headquarters, Military headquarters building in Kitanomaru district, Tokyo, Japan
The red brick two-story structure features an octagonal tower at its central entrance and exhibits a Gothic architectural design with a slate roof.
The building, completed in 1910 by army engineer Tamura Yasushi, served as the headquarters for the Japanese Imperial Guard until World War II ended.
The structure represents one of the few remaining examples of Meiji-era Western architecture in Tokyo, designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1972.
Visitors can reach the former headquarters through a 3-minute walk from Takebashi Station Exit 1B or a 12-minute walk from Kudanshita Station.
The building survived both the Great Kanto Earthquake and World War II bombings, maintaining its original structural integrity through these major events.
Inception: 1947
Website: https://npa.go.jp/kougu
GPS coordinates: 35.68533,139.75853
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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