From 11:00 to 12:00 on June 11 (Fri), visit Takashimaya Tokyo store, which was designated as a national important cultural property for the first time as a department store building on June 30, 2009 (last year) with the guidance of Mr. Shikita of the concierge. I have been.
In 1933 (1933), Nippon Life built and rented by Takashimaya and opened (Nissei used a part of the 6th and 7th floors).
Designer: Sadataro Takahashi (designed by the Kamikochi Imperial Hotel, Kawana Hotel, Bachelor's Hall, etc.)
Renovations were carried out four times in 1952, 29, 38, and 40 years. The designer at that time was that chandelier, which descends from the second floor of the front in Togo Murano, was also his design.
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In front of the Takashimaya Tokyo store
1933 connecting the part and the extension part
Beams that imitate the temple architecture (?)
Chandelier designed by Togo Murano
I come to the department store for shopping, but if I look at it again as a culturally valuable building like this, shopping also has another pleasure.
Mr. Shikita, who guided me, used photographs and newspaper articles at the time, and talked about various episodes and highlights. I thought it would be better to participate and hear the story of the guide, so I didn't put a fun story. There is also a story that there was an elephant on the rooftop.
Symbol of Takashimaya ： Rose-chan
Fossil of "ammonite" found on the stair railing
Date and time of visit: 2nd Friday of every month 1st: The second time from 11:00: From 3 o'clock
How to apply: From the 1st of the previous month of the desired date of the tour, telephone or direct concierge (left side of the front entrance). It seems that the deadline is due for the first 15 people.
Reference: Magazine "Tokyojin" july 2010 no.284 "National Treasure! Important cultural property! There is also an article about "Takashimaya Tokyo Store" on pages 46 to 48 of "Let's go see architecture".
