Tokyo Station Marunouchi Facade at Dusk

Tokyo Station Marunouchi facade at night with a lit office tower behind it
The historic Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station glows warmly at dusk, its red-brick exterior and copper domes standing in contrast to the modern skyscrapers of the surrounding Marunouchi business district. Opened in 1914 and designed by architect Tatsuno Kingo, the station served as the central gateway for Japan’s expanding rail network during the early 20th century. The dramatic juxtaposition in this March 2023 photograph highlights more than a century of architectural evolution: the restored station building—meticulously reconstructed after wartime damage—foregrounds the sleek high-rise towers that define contemporary central Tokyo. Together, they illustrate how Tokyo layers historic preservation and modern development within one of the busiest transport hubs in the world.
Photo taken in March 2023.
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