Tokyo Station, Central railway station in Marunouchi, Japan
Description
The three-story brick building stretches 1,100 feet (335 meters) along the tracks and displays symmetrical facades with white stone ornamentation. Two domed roofs rise at either end of the structure, while arcades provide access to platforms below.
History
Tatsuno Kingo designed the terminal following European models, opening in December 1914 with three platforms for long-distance trains. Bombing raids in 1945 destroyed the third floor and domes, which were replaced after the war with a simplified two-story design. Restoration work between 2007 and 2012 reconstructed the original structure and interior spaces.
Culture
The station marks the symbolic zero point for distance measurements in Japan's national highway system and serves as a meeting place for business travelers transferring between regional trains and long-distance lines. Its central location in the financial district makes it a key hub for commuters from surrounding prefectures.
Practical
The terminal connects all major Shinkansen lines except those heading to Kyushu with fifteen local and regional JR East lines. The Yamanote Line provides direct connections to most Tokyo neighborhoods. Luggage storage and currency exchange are located on the first floor near the Marunouchi exit.
Did you know?
A commemorative plaque marks the spot in the northern entrance area where Prime Minister Hara Takashi was assassinated in 1921. The interior dome ceilings feature eight zodiac animals as relief sculptures, reconstructed during restoration based on historical photographs.
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