Tokyo 1964 Olympic Cauldron
4.1
(36)This is the original cauldron from the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, now located at the new Olympic stadium. It was initially created for the 1958 Asian Games before its Olympic debut.
Address
10-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0013, Japan
Opening Hours
6:30 AM – 11:30 PM (Thu)
Worth it?
Worth it if you appreciate historical monuments and the stories behind them
Skip if you're not interested in Olympic history
Location
10-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0013, Japan
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Highlights
You can see the cauldron at the Aoyama Gate of the National Stadium.
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Who it's for
History buffs and sports fans interested in Olympic heritage, especially those visiting the new Olympic stadium.
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Reviews
4.1
Good
5 ReviewsReviewers find the cauldron to be a significant monument representing post-war Japan and appreciate its historical value. One reviewer noted the dramatic story of its creation, involving a master metal caster and his son.
Fun facts
The cauldron was born in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, a known production area for metal castings. The original mold exploded during production, leading to the passing of the master metal caster, Mr. Suzuki Mannosuke, but his son, Mr. Bungo, completed it.
