Architecture

Kudan Kaikan Terrace

Address: 1-6-5 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Area: Tokyo, Japan

Mon: 07:00–23:00
Tue: 07:00–23:00
Wed: 07:00–23:00
Thu: 07:00–23:00
Fri: 07:00–23:00
Sat: 07:00–23:00
Sun: 08:00–20:30
Hours: Shorter hours apply on Sundays and public holidays.
How to visit: Visitors may tour the facility without a reservation, except for office floors. Use Kudanshita Station Exit 4; wheelchair and stroller users are advised to use Exit 6.
Hours: About 15 min

Why it is worth the detour

The preserved façade belongs to the former Military Hall, which became martial-law headquarters during the February 26 Incident. Officers drafted the famous radio appeal urging enlisted rebels to return to their units here, and it was broadcast from the building on February 29, helping end the standoff.

Kudan Kaikan Terrace features the preserved façade of a historic military hall, known for its role during the February 26 Incident in Japan. It is a hidden gem in Tokyo, offering a glimpse into the country's military history.

What else is close by

The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.

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