Imperial Palace

Imperial Palace is one of the place that you should never missed during your visit to Tokyo. Imperial Palaca is the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. The current Imperial Palace (Kokyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo station.

The palace is surrounded by a water-filled moat and tree-covered grounds – a precious taste of nature within the bustling metropolitan city. Kokyo Gaien (Imperial Palace Outer Garden), Kokyo Higashi Gyoen (Imperial Palace East Garden) and Kita-no-maru-koen Park are all open to the public free of charge.

If you wish to visit the area around the palace itself, you need to make reservations in advance. Reservations may be made over the Internet.

Imperial Palace is closed every Friday, therefore please arrange your trip accordingly.

Getting There :
Subway – Take Tozai, Hanzomon,Marunouchi lines and stop at Otemachi Station (exit C10 or C13B).

Or 10 minutes walk from Tokyo station