2009/01/17

Tokyo Station Renovation

Tokyo Station, the central hub train station of Tokyo is currently getting a major renovation.



Here's the image of it when all the work is done. As can be seen, the third floor and the nice roof domes of the original design will be re-constructed.

I take many domestic trips on Shinkansen from here. The original brick building was built in 1914. I've heard that the design was a copy of the Amsterdam Central Station, but guess it has been proven wrong. The construction causes automotive traffic congestion every day. I look forward to the day it is all finished.

Here's more about the renovation.