10 Public Toilets in Tokyo That Look Like Art Objects (29 photos)

In Tokyo's Shibuya district, the appearance of public restrooms was completely transformed by The Tokyo Toilet project—unique structures were created at 17 locations, inviting 16 designers and architects from around the world to contribute. Yes, those 16 architects designed 17 restrooms. Although you wouldn't know it from the resulting structures.





A restroom in Nanago Dori Park, Hatagaya

This is a "Hi Toilet" toilet, where all commands are voice-activated.

Sasazuka Greenway Restroom







A large yellow oval canopy hangs over a row of cylindrical restrooms of varying heights, with rabbits depicted on the outer walls of the doors. The wide opening here is surprising, something not everyone associates with comfort.

Higashi Sanchome, Higashi Ward







The restroom consists of three separate rooms, decorated in the style of Japanese origata art, creating the feeling of a wrapped gift.

Nishisando, Yoyogi Park







This is a public restroom in the form of a single large vessel with wash basins of varying heights.

Higashi Park, Hiroo







The toilet glows 7.9 billion times, symbolizing the number of people on Earth at the time of its construction.

Restroom at Ebisu Subway Station, Shibuya





The authors claim they tried to make their object inconspicuous. Did they succeed?

Nabeshima Shoto Park





A "toilet village" has been created in Shoto Park—five separate wooden pavilions, hidden among the greenery and connected by a forest path. Each structure has its own interior and layout. This format creates an open, comfortable space and allows for a sense of solitude with nature (which is quite natural when it comes to toilets).

Haru-no-Ogawa Community Park








Thanks to technology, the outer glass becomes opaque when closed from the inside. This allows people outside to monitor the cleanliness and presence of visitors. At night, the restroom illuminates the park.

Jingu-Dori Park, Jingu-dori





It features a circular layout with a gable roof and engawa. Visitors can move around inside a cylindrical wall with vertical blinds.

Nishihara Itchome Park, Nishihara







The old restroom in the area was rarely used, so they decided to replace it with a modern and more attractive space. The new, bright, and open pavilion is not only convenient, but also illuminates the park in the evening, turning into a kind of lantern.

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