🏛 [Ibaraki, Mito] Former Ibaraki Prefectural Office (Sannomaru Building) | Experience the profound beauty of Showa modern architecture

🏛 [Ibaraki, Mito] Former Ibaraki Prefectural Office (Sannomaru Office) | Feel the profound beauty of history in Showa modern architecture

Completed in 1930, the former Ibaraki Prefectural Office (Sannomaru Office) is attractive for its profound appearance in the early modern Gothic style.

The fourth floor was removed along with seismic reinforcement, and the building was faithfully restored to its original appearance .

It is still used as a public service center, and is often used as a location for TV dramas and movies.

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🌟Highlights & Features

• The brick-like tile exterior and the silhouette of the tower stand out against the blue sky for a majestic appearance

• The gorgeous decorations from the early Showa period, such as the marble staircase in front, the checkered floor, and the chandeliers, are still preserved

• Once inside, the location is picturesque from any angle. It has appeared in many TV dramas and movies

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🚶Access and tour information
• Walking distance: About 10 minutes from the north exit of JR Mito Station, next to Kodokan Park to the west
• Free tour: You can freely enter and exit the building, and you can easily see the marble staircase hall
• Part of the observation lobby is also open. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Tsukuba, the Mito cityscape, Lake Senba, and more

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🌸Recommended seasons and how to enjoy
• Spring: If you visit along with the cherry blossom trees, you can take a stroll that highlights the beauty of the exterior
• Autumn: The season when the ginkgo leaves turn yellow and the contrast with the buildings stands out
• When lit up at night, it creates an even more cinematic atmosphere. It is also popular with photography enthusiasts!

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👣Travel Tips
• It is recommended to take a tour of the filming locations while listening to behind-the-scenes stories
• There is a passport center and a shop on the first floor of the building, so it is convenient for running errands while visiting
• There are many attractions nearby, such as Kodokan, Senba Lake, and Kairakuen, so it is a great walking route!

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The "former prefectural office," which combines retro and practical, is an architectural heritage that connects the culture of the early Showa period with modern life.
Please feel the deep atmosphere that touches your heart and the "thickness of the era" that you can feel just by walking.

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