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

In Tokyo's Shibuya district, the appearance of public toilets has been completely changed by the Tokyo Toilet project - unique objects were created at 17 sites, inviting 16 designers and architects from all over the world to work. Yes, these 16 architects designed 17 toilets. Although you wouldn't know it from the resulting structures.





Toilet in Nanago Dori Park, Hatagaya









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

Sasazuka Greenway Toilet







A large yellow oval canopy hangs over a row of cylindrical toilets of varying heights, with rabbits painted on the outside walls of the doors. What is surprising here is the wide opening, which not everyone associates with comfort.

Higashi Sanchome, Higashi Ward







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

Nishisando, Yoyogi Park







This is a public toilet in the form of a single large vessel with washbasins of different heights.

Higashi Park, Hiroo







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

Toilet at Ebisu Subway Station, Shibuya





The authors claim that they tried to make their object invisible. Did it work?

Nabeshima Shoto Park





A “toilet village” was created in Shoto Park — five separate wooden pavilions hidden among the greenery and connected by a forest path. Each building has its own interior and layout. This format makes the space open, comfortable and allows for privacy with nature (which is quite natural when it comes to the toilet).

Haru-no-Ogawa Community Park








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