National Diet Building
Tokyo Prefecture · Japan
【Tokyo Tower Route】 The 3rd stop is the National Diet Building. It was built in 1936. You can find how efficient building it is. On the way to here, we will grab a Japanese traditional snack to enjoy it at the Hibiya park.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:30
Welcome to the heart of Japanese political life: the National Diet Building, located in the Nagatacho district of Tokyo. Completed in 1936 after nearly seventeen years of construction, this monumental structure is the seat of the…
Listen in the app2Kasumigaseki — The City of Ministries1:19
Before reaching the Diet itself, one must pass through Kasumigaseki, the administrative heart of the Japanese government. This district is a dense collection of ministries and agencies that manage the nation's affairs. …
Listen in the app3The Prime Minister's Office and Official Residence1:14
Located just a short distance from the Diet Building is the Prime Minister's Office, known as the 'Kantei,' and the Official Residence. The current Kantei is a modern, glass-fronted building completed in 2002, while the older,…
Listen in the app4The Central Tower and the Pyramid Dome1:15
The most striking feature of the National Diet Building is the Central Tower, which rises 65.45 meters and is topped by a four-sided pyramid dome. During the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in Japan, a status…
Listen in the app5The House of Representatives and Councillors1:15
The Diet Building is split into two wings: the House of Representatives (the lower house) on the left when viewed from the front, and the House of Councillors (the upper house) on the right. Each house has its own assembly…
Listen in the app6The Front Courtyard and Gardens1:14
Directly in front of the Diet Building is a large, symmetrical courtyard divided into 'Japanese-style' and 'Western-style' gardens. The Japanese-style garden, located on the left, features traditional landscaping with ponds,…
Listen in the app7Shiomizaka and Sannenzaka — The Hills of History1:18
The topography surrounding the Diet Building is defined by several famous slopes, each with its own history and legend. One such slope is 'Shiomizaka' or 'Tide-viewing Slope,' which descends from the Diet toward the ministerial…
Listen in the app8Closing1:13
Our tour of the National Diet Building and its surroundings concludes here at the base of its grand central tower. This building is more than just a legislative house; it is a physical narrative of Japan's journey through the…
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What is National Diet Building?
National Diet Building is a place in Tokyo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tokyo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 18 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6758, 139.7450 |
| Last updated |
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