Famous Brick Buildings in Japan

　

Japan doesn't have a tradition of making brick buildings, so there isn't much support in preserving such historical facilities.

There are places other than Ebetsu however, where people are fighting to preserve traditional brick buildings.


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The 3rd arch line of old Shinetsu main line at Usui mountain pass

Located on the mountain pass between Gunma Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture; designated as a National Important Cultural Asset of Japan

Former Hokkaido Government Building

Constructed in 1891; known in Japan as Sapporo's "Aka Renga" "red brick"

Yokohama harbor commemoration hall

Built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of reopening Yokohama Port to foreigners

Tokyo Station

Most revered brick structure of the early 20th Century in Japan, part of which is now an art museum.

Old Shinetsu main line Maruyama substation

Historical transformer substation in Karuizawa; famous brick structure that is well-known by railroad buffs