Showcase Tokyo Architecture Tours

31/12/2023

Happy New Year from all of us!🎍🌿

As 2024 unfolds, let's celebrate the dynamic architecture of Tokyo - structures that emerge and vanish in a blink, leaving lasting impressions. This year, we'll shine a spotlight on dwellings, exploring the evolving beauty of traditional Japanese architecture, crafted and recrafted by its residents.

Looking forward to another year of amazing architectural finds and good times with all of you!

28/11/2023

Discover skillful renovation by Tadao Ando in Tokyo, merging Meiji-era architecture with modern design at the International Library of Children's Literature.

https://showcase-tokyo.com/2023/11/16/lesser-known-library-architecture-by-tadao-ando/

19/09/2023

Two capsules that were removed from the Nakagin Capsule Tower have been transformed into a rental gallery space owned by SHOCHIKU Co.LTD located very close to Kabukiza Theater in Ginza.
The grand opening is on October 7th, and the opening exhibition will begin on Friday, October 12th!
Let's go witness the capsules' fresh start!

https://shutl.shochiku.co.jp/about/

中銀カプセルタワービル(Nakagin Capsule Tower)

銀座の地でカプセルの円窓に灯が点るのは1年半ぶり。ワクワクします。

中銀カプセルタワービルから取り外されたカプセルが2基、「SHUTL」に組み込まれました。グランドオープンは10月7日（土）。10月12日（金）からはオープニング展示シリーズ 第1期 「伝統のメタボリズム～言葉と文字～」

https://shutl.shochiku.co.jp/exhibition/metabolismoftradition01/

31/08/2023

The fourth capsule removal from the Nakagin Capsule Tower, which was demolished last year, has found a new home at the Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama. This has been one of the key goals of the Capsule Metabolism Project (former Nakagin Capsule Preservation Project).
Designed by Kisho Kurokawa, both the museum and the capsule are like siblings meeting for the first time! So far, one capsule has become a mobile trailer, two have transformed into galleries, and one has traveled to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Take care, newly connected siblings!

Photo by courtesy of 

 #中銀カプセルタワー

31/08/2023

The fourth capsule removal from the iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower has a new residence at the Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama. Achieving this has been one of the key goals for the Capsule Metabolism Project. Both the museum and the tower share Kisho Kurokawa as their designer, making this a first-time meeting of architectural siblings! 😍
Our other capsules are also making their mark—one's mobile, two are galleries, and another's a star at SFMOMA!

中銀カプセルタワービル(Nakagin Capsule Tower)

2022年解体された中銀カプセルタワービルは、1972年に竣工した、建築家・黒川紀章 （1934–2007）の代表作のひとつです。取り外されたカプセルのうち、A908の展示が同じ黒川の建築設計による和歌山県立近代美術館で始まりました。

https://www.momaw.jp/information/2023kurokawa/

06/07/2023

"Tokyo's abundance of greenery is beyond imagination," is a phrase we often hear from our guests as we guide them through the city's architectural wonders.

It is said that the first roadside trees were planted in Ginza, Tokyo, during the late 1800s when Japan was undergoing Westernization. The famous ukiyo-e prints even capture the enchanting scenes of traditional cherry blossoms and autumn foliage lining the red brick streets. Ginza showcases delightful landscape design, where different stretches of roads offer diverse plantings, delighting passersby. Strolling along the streets, you will be greeted by unexpected forests spreading atop the rooftops of large shopping malls. Experience the harmonious blend of historical charm and natural landscapes. Let Ginza surprise and captivate you with its enchanting greenery at every turn.

【The Treasure Trove of Tokyo: Ginza Architecture Tour】
https://showcase-tokyo.com/ginza-tour/

09/06/2023

09/06/2023

03/06/2023

A space where the aesthetic nuances truly come to life amidst the rainfall…

#安藤忠雄　

01/06/2023

10/05/2023

📍Hotel Indigo Karuizawa, Nagano

Karuizawa is a popular mountain resort town in Japan, known for its beautiful natural surroundings, hot springs, and outdoor activities.
Each Hotel Indigo property is uniquely designed to reflect the culture, history, and character of its surroundings. The design of their hotels often includes local artwork, murals, and furnishings that capture the essence of the location.

I love the playfulness in their hotel design, and the one in Karuizawa didn’t disappoint me!
The hotel was able to successfully incorporate the charm and character of the Karuizawa area into its design.

07/05/2023

📍Birch moss chapel
2015 Kengo Kuma

The sunlight, the blue sky, the refreshing feeling of being in a birch forest, and the sense of transparency will likely make a wedding ceremony here something that can be remembered for a long time. 🔔

#隈研吾 ’

03/05/2023

#聞鳥庵 #杉本博司　 #直島

01/05/2023

“What you always have to think about when designing ‘human scale’ project is, how you can interfere as little as possible with the existing environment, to create a space that expands as much as possible”
- Tadao Ando

Tadao Ando's architecture is truly fascinating due to the dramatic differences between the exterior and interior. Although the exterior is captivating enough, the interior reveals something completely unexpected. There are subtle angles and cuts in the walls and ceilings, the perfect amount of light, and tricks to make even small spaces feel spacious, all cleverly incorporated.

#安藤忠雄　 #直島　

28/04/2023

One of the 23 capsules removed from Nakagin Capsule Tower was acquired by Yodogawa Steel Works, Ltd. and refurbished as a trailer capsule.

The Nakagin Capsule Tower Building was demolished between April and October 2022. The Nakagin Capsule Tower Building Preservation and Revitalization Project (headed by Tatsuyuki Maeda) removed 23 of the 140 capsules; Yodogawa Steel Works, Ltd. acquired one of them. It was refurbished as a trailer ca...

28/04/2023

Ginza is considered one of the most iconic and recognizable districts in Tokyo and is highly regarded for its unique blend of history, culture, and modernity.
However, did you know the district is also renowned for its architecture, featuring many modern and contemporary buildings that are designed by some of the world's leading architects?

Discover Ginza's unique blend of history, culture, and modernity where traditional and cutting-edge designs meet in Tokyo's iconic shopping district.

27/04/2023

Capsule coming back to Ginza!! 🙌🙌

2023年秋、松竹が中銀カプセルタワービルの２カプセルを再活用した新スペース「SHUTL（シャトル）」を東銀座にオープンします。

解体前の銀座8丁目から東銀座まで徒歩10分。カプセルが中央区に戻ってきます。
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000120348.html

18/04/2023

📍Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors, Naoshima

Sugimoto gallery inside the hotel. Why would you not go around midnight when there is no one around?

#杉本博司ギャラリー時の回廊
#杉本博司　 #直島

10/04/2023

📍Uno Station, Okayama Prefecture

Your gateway to the art islands of Naoshima, Teshima, and Inujima in the Seto Inland Sea.
🌊🏝️ 
These islands are famous for its modern art museums, sculptures, and installations, including the iconic Benesse House designed by Tadao Ando. ⛴️ Uno Port's ferries connect you to these art havens, also hosting the vibrant Setouchi Triennale art festival every three years.

The art adorning Uno station building in black and white was created by Italian artist Esther Stocker for the "Setouchi Triennale 2016."
Uno Station is just one of five stations showcasing her mesmerizing designs. Art pieces sprinkled around the area amplify the excitement before you even step on the ferry!

#宇野駅

07/04/2023

Discover this stylish cafe that beautifully blends traditional Japanese architecture with a modern twist! ✨ Even though it's a semi-basement space, the clever use of light creates such a cozy and inviting atmosphere. ☕🌿 Don't miss out on this hidden gem!

01/04/2023

From the moment you step inside, you feel as if you've been warped into a different world - could this be due to the building's mysterious colors and shapes or an unusual combination of buildings that you wouldn’t see in the real world.🤔

30/03/2023

Immersed in the invigorating aroma of cypress, I felt transported to a cozy log house or a serene forest.
Feeling like even a snug, dim space becomes more inviting when it's filled with captivating scents. 🌿🕯️✨

📍AEAJ Green terrace

27/03/2023

Although Tokyo tower may appear somewhat aged and occasionally cater to a more tourist-oriented crowd, it still stands as the unmistakable symbol of Tokyo. 🗼

15/03/2023

The curved surface of the wooden lattice is welcoming and warm. Light and wind pass through the gaps. Simple in design, yet eye-catching.

This is a cafe serving kuzu mochi, mochi cakes made from Lactobacillales-fermented wheat starch (sound so appealing…) , and will also serve humongous shaved ice in summer.

📍BE:SIDE -SWEETS&TREATMENT- FUNABASHIYA

#船橋屋　
#スーパーマニアック

15/03/2023

The curved surface of the wooden lattice is welcoming and warm. Light and wind pass through the gaps. Simple in design, yet eye-catching.

This is a cafe serving kuzu mochi, mochi cakes made from Lactobacillales-fermented wheat starch (sound so appealing…) , and will also serve humongous shaved ice in summer.

📍BE:SIDE -SWEETS&TREATMENT- FUNABASHIYA

#船橋屋
#スーパーマニアック

08/03/2023

Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre
2004 Toyo Ito




#まつもと市民芸術館　 #伊東豊雄 #松本 #長野 #マツモト建築芸術祭

06/03/2023

This is a cafe and bar, but also a hotel reception in this hot spring resort in Nagano.
The atrium was very distinctive, and LC2 sofa was matching very well in the corner of this wooden setting.
The serene atmosphere that only an old house can have was very much in keeping with the modern café atmosphere.

I would have liked to have seen this chandelier used at night.

#おやきとコーヒー #松本十帖 #浅間温泉