Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Stairwell with Exposed Conduit

Stairwell to Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line platform in Tokyo with orange brick walls and exposed conduit
This stairwell descends into the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, a vital artery of the city's public transportation system. Opened in stages between 1954 and 1962, the Marunouchi Line is Tokyo's second-oldest subway. Many stations, particularly those from the line's initial construction, feature design elements from the postwar reconstruction era, such as ceramic tile walls and exposed conduit, reflecting a period of rapid development and functional engineering.
Photo taken in March 2023.
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