Twenty-third night tower

The stone structure reaches 110 centimeters in height and 45 centimeters in width, standing as a reference point in the neighborhood of Sarugakucho.

Constructed in November 1675, this tower represents architectural traditions from the early Edo period when moon-viewing ceremonies played an important role in local customs.

The tower functions as a Tsukimachi-tō, marking locations where communities traditionally gathered to observe the moon during the twenty-third night of each month.

Located at coordinates 35.65111 latitude and 139.702247 longitude, visitors can find this historical monument within walking distance from Shibuya's central transportation points.

The tower maintains its original position among modern buildings, creating a direct connection between contemporary Shibuya and its seventeenth-century origins.

Location: Shibuya-ku

Inception: November 23, 1675

Height: 110 cm

Width: 45 cm

Address: 東京都渋谷区猿楽町

GPS coordinates: 35.65111,139.70225

Latest update: March 17, 2025 14:28