Akamon

The red-painted wooden gate features an arched gable and undulating bargeboards, standing at the entrance of the University of Tokyo's Hongo campus.

Built in 1827 by Maeda Nariyasu to welcome Lady Yasu-hime, daughter of Tokugawa Ienari, as his bride, following feudal traditions of the Edo period.

The gate represents traditional Japanese architectural elements with its yakui-mon style, incorporating formal design patterns used in important ceremonial structures.

Located near multiple train stations in Tokyo's Bunkyo district, the gate remains accessible to visitors during regular university operating hours throughout the year.

The gate stands as one of only two remaining entrance structures from Edo period daimyo mansions in Tokyo, maintaining its original architectural features.

Location: Hongō

Location: Tokyo

Inception: 1827

Part of: University of Tokyo

Website: https://u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/whyutokyo/hongo_hi_007.html

GPS coordinates: 35.71062,139.76035

Latest update: October 20, 2025 09:22