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Tokyo Architecture City Guide: 35 Iconic Buildings to Visit in Japan's Capital City

One of the world's leading metropolises, Tokyo is home to extraordinary architecture that fascinates through its blend of traditional values and high-tech expression. The 1923 earthquake and the bombardments of World War II dramatically influenced the image of the city and its architecture, giving rise to modern urban environments with complex infrastructure.

The Japanese capital constitutes the most populated metropolitan area in the world, housing 33 million inhabitants. Divided into 23 wards and numerous neighbourhoods, the city features a diverse blend of atmospheres and urban fabrics that support an amalgamation of architectural typologies.

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Fukasawa House / Be-Fun Design

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Setagaya, Japan

Plastic Moon House / N MAEDA ATELIER

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Setagaya, Japan
  • Architects: N MAEDA ATELIER
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  206
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2009

Kamiuma House / CHOP+ARCHI

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Setagaya, Japan
  • Architects: CHOP+ARCHI
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  107
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Kaldewei, Catalano, Lixil Corporation

House in Sangenjaya / Schemata Architects

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Setagaya, Japan
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  217
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Forbo Flooring Systems, Lixil Corporation, Weyerhaeuser
  • Professionals: Jams

Kyodo House / SANDWICH + team Low-energy

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Setagaya, Japan

Futako Tamagawa / Conran and Partners

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Grigio / APOLLO Architects & Associates

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Setagaya, Japan

Half & Half House / naf architect & design

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Setagaya, Japan
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  47
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014

BLOOM / Hiroyuki Ito Architects

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Setagaya, Japan

House in Sakurashinmachi / Comma Design

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Setagaya, Japan
  • Architects: Comma Design
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  173
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2013

Kaminoge House / Naoya Kawabe Architect & Associates

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Setagaya, Japan

KKZ House / I.R.A.

KKZ House / I.R.A. - Houses, Facade, Door
© Nobuaki Nakagawa
Setagaya, Japan

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House in Fukasawa / LEVEL Architects

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Setagaya, Japan
  • Architects: LEVEL Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  116
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2013

Hanegi G - House / Makoto Yamaguchi Design

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House in Kitakarasuyama / Mizuishi Architect Atelier

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Setagaya, Japan

House M / FUJIWALABO / Teppei Fujiwara Architects Labo

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Setagaya, Japan

Double circular rings in Todoroki / FUJIWALABO / Teppei Fujiwara Architects Labo

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Setagaya, Japan