Important Cultural Property / Nationally Designated / Buildings
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| Exterior Panorama ((c) Photo by TeaTimeTokyo) |
The former main building of Ministry of Justice, the red brick building, is the only remaining building of Central Government Buildings Integration Project. It symbolizes modernization of Japanese architectural techniques in the Meiji era.
Inside the building, in the rooms at the northern corner on the 3rd floor, is the
Message Gallery of Ministry of Justice, where historical materials and data related to the Ministry including some sensational cases in the Meiji era are exhibited (Exhibits are displayed in Japanese only).
As for visitor's information, refer to the official site below. At the entrance, you and your belongings will be fully inspected. Photo of exhibits are prohibited.
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| Interior of Message Gallery, former Ministry of Justice ((c) Photo by TeaTimeTokyo) |
From the balcony, you can see Sakurada-mon Gate, Important Cultural Property.
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| View of Sakurada-mon Gate from balcony of former Ministry of Justice ((c) Photo by TeaTimeTokyo with permission) |
Links to the official website
http://www.moj.go.jp/ENGLISH/mojm-01.html
Other Important Cultural Property / National Treasure in the district
Sakurada-mon Gatae, Former Edo Castle
http://japaneseheritage.blogspot.jp/2016/06/sakurada-mon-gate-former-edo-castle.html
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