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There are many striking architectural features of the station , which originally opened in 1898 . Visitors to the modernised version of 2005 , which of fuses history and modernity , are welcomed by the glass , umbrellalike Motenashi Dome and wooden ‘ Tsuzumi-mon ’ gate , the latter of which is built to resemble a traditional Japanese hand drum . A small river runs from the gate to flow over a waterfall , landing in a pool two levels below ground .

A popular element for tourists is the combination clock , message board and waterfall at the station ’ s entrance .

Station platform

42 December 2014