Tsuzumi-mon Gate

A huge gate built in JR Kanazawa Station's east plaza to serve as a new area symbol as part of the station's remodeling in line with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line. The 13.7 meter high gate is modeled after a shirabeo drum used in traditional Kaga hosho music. In contrast with the glass and aluminum dome extending from the station to the gate, the gate itself is made of wood, evoking the history and traditions of the area. The beautiful spiraling pillars and gently curving latticework roof are also functional, concealing exhaust towers connected beneath the plaza.