Nagoya City Archives, Nagoya
Built in 1922 to house the Court of Appeals, Disctrict Court and Ward Court, this Neo-Baroque building in red brick framed by white granite and bronze is a national Cultural Property, housing the Nagoya City Archives.
Built in 1922 to house the Court of Appeals, Disctrict Court and Ward Court, this Neo-Baroque building in red brick framed by white granite and bronze is a national Cultural Property, housing the Nagoya City Archives. It displays official documentation, administrative papers and records, tracing the history of city from its inception to the present day. The building itself is worth exploring, fitted with some of Japan's finest stained glass windows. There is also a replica of an erstwhile courtroom under the old Constitution, a restored conference hall, prisoner cells and a commemorative exhibit from the 2005 Aichi Expo.
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About Nagoya City Archives
Japan, 〒461-0011 Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Higashi-ku, Shirakabe, 一丁目3
+81 52-953-0051
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