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National Diet Building

The National Diet Building, completed in 1936, is the seat of Japan's legislature. Visitors can join free guided tours in English organised by the House of Representatives, taking in the Chamber, the Emperor's Room and the Central Hall, with photography permitted in these spaces. The building is notable for its hybrid architecture, with a central tower 65.45 metres tall, bronze doors at the central entrance, and a lobby with stained glass and paintings of the four seasons. Tours run once a day in the afternoon, Monday to Friday, and require advance booking by email.

Things to do at National Diet Building: 8 missions

• See the public galleryAbove the rear of the Chamber is a public gallery that is physically part of the Chamber but is considered a separate jurisdiction under the Diet's internal regulations.
• Tour the Central HallDuring the visit, you can take photos in the Central Hall.
• See the House of Representatives ChamberDuring the visit, you can take photos in the House of Representatives Chamber.
• Discover the GokyūshoThe Gokyūsho (御休所) was originally called the Gobinden (御便殿) and was built as a place for the Emperor to rest when visiting the Diet to attend events such as the opening and closing ceremonies.
• Visit the Emperor's RoomDuring the visit, you can take photos in the Emperor's Room.
• See the central entranceThe central entrance is located behind the main gate and below the central tower.
• Take the guided tours of the Diet Building in EnglishSince March 2016, the House of Representatives has offered guided tours of the Diet Building in English for non-Japanese visitors.
• See the central tower of the Diet BuildingTake in the central tower of the Diet Building, which stands 65.45 metres tall.

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Source: shugiin.go.jp