#13: Higashi Sanchōme
A Safe Space for Everyone
THE TOKYO TOILET
Location #13 is at 3-27-1 Higashi, Shibuya,
on a narrow strip of land beside an elevated rail line.
The designer, Neo Tamura, wrote:
"I realized that what enables each user
a comfortable experience boils down to
safety, privacy and urgency.
With this in mind,
I created three separate spaces
that redefine the way a public toilet
establishes personal space."
Visiting the Toilet
It's a very clever design, fitting a three-section facility into a tiny tapering strip of land. From left to right are the universal, men's, and women's toilets.
The designer wrote:
The design was inspired by Origata, a traditional Japanese method of decorative wrapping. A symbol of gift-giving, this motif embodies the spirit of hospitality towards Shibuya ward’s multinational visitors, and carries my vision to create a safe space that envelopes all users.
Moving on to the Next Location
Four Tokyo Toilet project facilities are within short walking distance from Ebisu Station — #13, #14, #15, and #16. The JR Yamanote Line, Saikyō Line, and Shōnan-Shinjuku Line serve Ebisu Station, as does the Hibiya Line of the subway.
Tokyo Toilet — Overview and Introduction
#1: Sasazuka Greenway
#2: Hatagaya
#3: Nanagō Dōri Park
#4: Nishihara 1-chōme Park
#5: Nishisandō
#6: Yoyogi Hachiman
#7: Haru No Ogawa Community Park
#8: Yoyogi Fukamachi Mini Park
#9: Urasando
#10: Jingūmae
#11: Jingū Dōri Park
#12: Nabeshima Shōtō Park
#13: Higashi Sanchome Park
#14: Ebisu Park
#15: Ebisu Station
#16: Ebisu East Park
#17: Hiroo East Park
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