Tokyo Station Audio Guide
Famous for its beautiful red-brick station building, Tokyo Station is the gateway to Japan's railways. It opened in 1914, during the Taisho era, and was designed by the architect Tatsuno Kingo. Badly damaged in the war,…
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Welcome to Tokyo Station
Welcome to Tokyo Station, Marunouchi. Right in front of you stretches a long, stately building of red brick — the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station. For more than a hundred years, this has been the gateway of Japan, welcoming travelers as they come and go. Every day, countless people pass through these gates, setting off on business trips, journeys, and visits home. For locals, it is a familiar meeting spot and an everyday commute. For those arriving from far away, it is a special threshold marking the first step into the city of Tokyo. Behind the station rise the office towers of Marunouchi, where old brick and modern glass stand facing one another in a surprising harmony. Over the next hour or so, let's trace the story of the people and eras held within this single view. Stop wherever catches your eye, and listen at your own pace. Let's begin where it all started — with how this red-brick station came to be, in the story of Tokyo Station.
What you'll hear on site
- The Story of Tokyo Station ¥500 · 7 days
- The Marunouchi Building ¥500 · 7 days
- Inside the Station: Food and Shops ¥500 · 7 days
- The Straight Line to the Palace ¥500 · 7 days
- The Heart of Japan's Railways ¥500 · 7 days
- How to Enjoy Tokyo Station ¥500 · 7 days
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