National Diet

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The National Diet Building was constructed between 1920 and 1936 and is where both houses of the National Diet of Japan meet. The House of Representative sessions take place in the left-wing, while the House of Councillors meets in the right-wing. Interestingly, the Diet Building is constructed out of Japanese-made materials, save for the stained glass, door locks, and pneumatic tube system.

Notice

English tours of this attraction are canceled until further notice, as part of a nationwide drive to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19 disease). Japanese-language tours resumed on June 17th, 2020.

Overview

Address

1 Chome-7-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0014 (Directions)

Hours

8:00 - 17:00 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 8:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 8:00 - 17:00
Thursday 8:00 - 17:00
Friday 8:00 - 17:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Holidays Closed

Phone Number

03-5521-7445

Website

https://www.shugiin.go.jp/internet/itdb_english.nsf/html/statics/guide/tours.htm

General Amenities

  • Information Counter
  • Restroom

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Access

The National Diet Building is a 5-minute walk from Kokkaigijido-mae Station on the Marunouchi and Chiyoda lines, or Nagatacho Station on the Yurakucho, Hanzomon, and Nanboku lines.

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