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Kagawa Prefectural Office

  • ID:2785
  • 2785(15)
  • 2785(20)
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The Kagawa Prefectural Government Office East Building is a masterpiece by Kenzo Tange. It is an important cultural property with its pilotis, government hall, and ceramic murals by Genichiro Inokuma, and is a must-see tourist spot in Takamatsu City for architecture fans.
Completed in 1958, the East Building (formerly the Main Building) is a monumental example of modernism, crafted from reinforced concrete to express traditional Japanese beauty. Its deep eaves and continuous beams create the shadows of a multi-story pagoda, while its pilotis and glass lobby embody the concept of an "open government building." Just standing in front of the building makes it clear why it was the first postwar government building in Japan to be designated an Important Cultural Property.

The first floor is a rest area open to the public. Here, you can appreciate up close the design of "architecture and furniture integrated," including Genichiro Inokuma's "Wakei Seijaku" (Wake, Kei, Seijaku) design that covers the hall's large wall, and chairs and stone tables designed by Tange Laboratory and Sakura Seisakusho.

The Main Building also has an observation deck on the 21st floor, which is open to the public.

From a height of 113 meters, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Takamatsu city and the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. The observation deck also has a cafe that is open to the public.

Please note that the facility is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

There is also a similar observation deck on the 29th floor of the Takamatsu Symbol Tower, which offers a panoramic view of Yashima and the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea, allowing you to tour both architectural and scenic sites at the same time.
[Observation Fee]
Free (Observation Deck and Common Areas Only)

[Business Hours]
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

[Closed]
Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
New Year's Holidays

[Parking]
Free for the first hour, ¥100 for every 25 minutes thereafter

[Access]
10-minute walk from Kotoden Kawaramachi Station
    Category
    高松architecture建築
    Adress
    香川県高松市番町4丁目1−10
    Official Website
    /2785
    TEL
    087-832-3075

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