Modern architecture in Japan
Western-style and industrial buildings from the Meiji era onward.
Meiji · Modern architecture · National Treasures
Former Tomioka Silk Mill
Tomioka, Gunma
Former Tomioka Silk Mill is a modern heritage site in Tomioka, Gunma. 3 of its buildings, including the Reeling Plant and East Cocoon Warehouse, are designated National Treasures (Meiji period, 1872).
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Meiji · Modern architecture · National Treasures
State Guest House, Akasaka Palace
Minato, Tokyo
State Guest House, Akasaka Palace is a modern heritage site in Minato, Tokyo. Its Former Crown Prince's Palace (State Guest House, Akasaka Palace) is a designated National Treasure (Meiji period, 1909).
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Meiji · Modern architecture · National Treasures
Former Kaichi School Building
Matsumoto, Nagano
Former Kaichi School Building is a modern heritage site in Matsumoto, Nagano. Its Former Kaichi School Building is a designated National Treasure (Meiji period, 1876).
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Meiji · Modern architecture · National Treasures
Lake Biwa Canal (First Tunnel)
Otsu, Shiga
Lake Biwa Canal (First Tunnel) is a modern heritage site in Otsu, Shiga. Its Lake Biwa Canal Facilities (First Tunnel) is a designated National Treasure (Meiji period, 1890).
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Meiji · Modern architecture · National Treasures
Lake Biwa Canal (Incline, Nanzen-ji Aqueduct and others)
Kyoto, Kyoto
Lake Biwa Canal (Incline, Nanzen-ji Aqueduct and others) is a modern heritage site in Kyoto, Kyoto. 4 of its buildings, including the Lake Biwa Canal Facilities (No. 2 Tunnel) and Lake Biwa Canal Facilities (No. 3 Tunnel), are designated National Treasures (Meiji period, 1888–1889).
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