National Diet Hiroshima Temporary Building

The National Diet Hiroshima Temporary Building was a wooden parliament structure in Hiroshima designed to house legislative sessions. The design merged traditional Japanese architectural methods with the practical needs of a modern governmental assembly space.

Architect Tsumaki Yorinaka designed this structure in 1894 as a temporary parliamentary center during Japan's period of political reform. It served as the meeting place for legislative work from its completion until 1898, when it ceased to function as the nation's parliament.

The building represented a combination of Japanese craftsmanship and modern legislative requirements, marking a transition in governmental architectural approaches.

The building was centrally located in Hiroshima and could be visited by those interested in observing parliamentary sessions. Its layout included dedicated spaces where visitors could watch legislative debates take place.

The entire structure was built from wood, which was the preferred building method available in Japan during the 1890s. This construction approach was typical of Japanese buildings of that era before newer materials became standard.

Location: Hiroshima

Inception: October 14, 1894

Architects: Tsumaki Yorinaka

Made from material: tree

Address: 広島県広島市

GPS coordinates: 34.39558,132.46058

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45