Tokaikan

About

Rare architectural masterpiece from the early Showa era, historic wooden corridors and intricate craftsmanship

Why go

• Step back 100 years into the beauty of early 20th century architecture
• Feels like a scene straight out of a studio ghibli film
• Time-travel to the elegant, slightly melancholic world of early 20th-century japan

Must try

• Explore the stunning interiors
• Experience its renowned hot springs
• Stand in front of kawabata’s handwritten manuscripts
• Visit the large communal bath with stained-glass windows

Pro tips

• Walk from ito station, coin lockers available
• Take the train to ito station from tokyo station
• Use local buses or taxis between spots
• Check the latest train and bus times before you go

Good to know

• Small fee to explore interiors, additional fee for hot springs

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Rating

4.3 / 5 (1587 reviews)

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