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Site analysis in Tokyo
An introduction to site analysis in Tokyo, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Building Standards Act + City Planning Act + Tokyo Metropolitan Plan
Key constraints
- Seismic Zone A (PGA 0.3g+)
- Tsunami inundation coastal
- Shinkuko view from Imperial Palace
- Aviation safeguarding 4 airports
Climate context
Cfa humid subtropical. 1880 hrs sunshine. 1530mm rainfall. Typhoon season Aug-Oct.
Topography
Tokyo Bay lowlands, Musashino plateau west. Hilly western suburbs.
Transport spine
JR Yamanote loop, 13 metro lines, 4 private rail networks. Most ridership-dense system globally.
Building height context
FAR-driven. Shinjuku, Toranomon, Marunouchi clusters. 330m+ Mori JP Tower, Azabudai Hills.
Notable recent projects
- Shibuya Sakura Stage
- Toranomon-Azabudai
- Tokyo Skytree
- Yaesu redevelopment
Questions
What planning policies apply in Tokyo?
Building Standards Act + City Planning Act + Tokyo Metropolitan Plan
What are the most common site constraints in Tokyo?
Seismic Zone A (PGA 0.3g+). Tsunami inundation coastal. Shinkuko view from Imperial Palace. Aviation safeguarding 4 airports.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Tokyo?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
Run a site analysis in Tokyo
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