 Most viewed - Shinbashi 新橋 |
Photo of the original Shimbashi Station built in 1872 as the starting terminal of Japan's first railway that went to Yokohama. It was designed by American architect R.P. Bridgens (1819–91) at a time when Western-style buildings were rare in Japan. 43 viewsShimbashi Station served as a passenger train terminal until 1914 when Tokyo Station opened and took over as the terminal station.
|
|
Right side of platform has a sample track dating from the original one.32 views
|
|
The first floor has a beer hall, and the second floor has the Railway History Exhibition Hall (鉄道歴史展示室). Photography is not allowed inside the Exhibition Hall.29 views
|
|
Sample track.29 views
|
|
The C11 steam locomotive is a popular place to meetup in Shimbashi.29 views
|
|
The original Shimbashi Station building was reconstructed here, near the current Shimbashi Station. This is the left side of the building.28 views
|
|
Left side of platform.28 views
|
|
28 views
|
|
Mile Marker Zero28 views
|
|
Shimbashi Station's SL Square with a C11 steam locomotive displayed.28 views
|
|
Front of the reconstructed Shimbashi Station.27 views
|
|
The right side of the building.27 views
|
|
Window closeup.27 views
|
|
Right side of building.27 views
|
|
Part of the station's original foundation.27 views
|
|
At Shimbashi Station's Hibiya Exit, there is the famous SL Square where a C11 steam locomotive is displayed.27 views
|
|
Christmas decorations at the C11 steam locomotive.27 views
|
|
26 views
|
|
Mile Marker Zero at the end of the track.26 views
|
|
About the Mile Marker Zero.26 views
|
|
JR Shimbashi Station today.26 views
|
|
Behind the reconstructed Shimbashi Station, the train platform is partially reconstructed on the original location.25 views
|
|
|
|
|
|
