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House of Councillors
The House of Councillors (参議院, Sangiin) is the upper house of Japan's National Diet, successor to the pre-Second World War House of Peers. It is housed in the National Diet Building in Tokyo, an architectural complex holding both chambers of the Japanese parliament. The House's official site offers guided tours (参観), session observation (傍聴) and educational programmes (体験プログラム) for the public. Visitors can tour the parliamentary facilities, watch plenary and committee sessions in progress, and access digital content such as virtual tours and drone footage of the building. The chamber has 248 members serving six-year terms, with only half re-elected at each election, ensuring continuity since the chamber cannot be dissolved. The House of Councillors plays a significant constitutional role, including acting as an emergency legislature during periods when the lower house is dissolved.
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- Visit the House of CouncillorsVisit the House of Councillors in Tokyo and get to know the place firsthand.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit House of Councillors?
Visiting House of Councillors is free.
How much time do you need for House of Councillors?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at House of Councillors?
Visit the House of Councillors.
What is there to see near House of Councillors?
National Diet Building (93 m), Hie Shrine (494 m) and National Theatre of Japan (558 m).
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