Tokyo

Iconic Architecture in Asakusa

Beer-shaped building, Skytree and the "golden flame"

Victoria Vlisides Sep 04, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>A view  -- at 5:30 p.m. -- from the 13th floor over the Sumida River.</p>

<p>Pictured is the Asahi beer headquarters buildings. </p>

<p>A reflection of Skytree at dusk in the Asahi Beer Tower.</p>

<p>A view -- at 9 a.m. -- from the 13th floor over the Sumida River.</p>

<p>Tokyo Skytree can be seen from the Sumida River area among other buildings.</p>

<p>The Sumida River is lined with interesting buildings. </p>

<p>The Sumida Fire works light up the buildings below in July. </p>

The "golden flame" atop a sheer black granite building, well, you just can't miss it in Asakusa. Asahi Beer Hall is one of the more iconic buildings in Tokyo. Though some may say the figure, which was actually modeled after submarine-building techniques, doesn't look like a flame, the company says it represents the spirit of the workers, according to an article on Tokyo Architecture Info's website.

Asahi Beer Hall is a 3 minute-walk from Asakusa Station. Next to it is another Asahi Beer Tower, a golden building with zigg-zagging edges actually shaped to look like a giant glass of beer! These buildings are just a sample of the artistic architecture found in the Sumida River area in Asakusa. And, of course, Tokyo Skytree is in this area, too.

Victoria Vlisides @victoria.vlisides

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