Imperial Palace

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Kokyo Gaien, Tokyo, Japan 100-0002+81 (3) 3213 1111
Description: Around the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo is an abundance of greenery. Several parks flow into each other to form an enormous green lung for downtown Tokyo. The best vantage points for cherry blossom viewing and part...Read More
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To Go Not To Go
To Go Not To Go

by wasa girl

Ashburn, Virginia

July 14, 2008

Time of year and day of the week are key in visiting the imperial palace, unfortunately for me neither were in my favor. Unlike Windsor Castle or some other palaces since you cannot actually tour the palace or go main gate at this "attraction" is ...Read more

From journal Two Weeks in Japan

Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace

by TLM2008

Toronto, Ontario

January 24, 2008

I trekked off to the Imperial Palace in the morning and was not overly surprised to find that it was a pretty big let-down. You can't even get to within 400 metres of the building, (possibly even more than 400 metres) as it is surrounded by a huge ...Read more

From journal Tokyo-a-go-go!

Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace

by AgedToPerfection

Irvine, California

October 27, 2006

Best of IgoUgo In Tokyo, be prepared to walk. Nowhere in all of my life have I had to walk this much, and I grew up in Hong Kong of all places. In Hong Kong, you can plant your rear down someplace to take the weight off but not in Tokyo. My butt belonged in a seat ...Read more
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

by alan_nesbit

Singapore, Singapore

February 24, 2006

Best of IgoUgo As you drive through it on the main highways, Tokyo isn’t the most attractive city. Drab buildings, of little architectural interest, stretch in all directions, and a hazy smog sits low over the city. It’s only when you see things closely that it ...Read more

From journal Tokyo and Kamakura

Imperial Palace & Tokyo Station
Imperial Palace & Tokyo Station

by gsysimon

Singapore, Singapore

November 7, 2004

Best of IgoUgo Edo Castle, formerly the Tokugawa family's residence, was later renamed Imperial Palace. It's currently the residence of Japan's Imperial family. We took the train on the JR line to Tokyo Station. Tokyo Station was a marvelous sight in itself. The ...Read more

From journal Unbelievable Tokyo



Popular Sight-East Garden of Imperial Palace

by janfw

Depew, New York

January 30, 2004

Entrance to the garden is free, but you have to pick up a pass as you enter which must be returned when you leave. The gardens are extensive and contain trees, bushes and flowers as well as rock gardens and ponds. Here you will also find a stone ...Read more
The Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace

by getawayguy

Los Gatos, California

November 17, 2003

Best of IgoUgo Although our guidebook said we would probably not be able to visit the actual grounds of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, we always feel it never hurts to ask. We were not part of a tour. Instead, we went to the gate nearest the Imperial Palace ...Read more
Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace

by billmoy

Chicago, Illinois

August 20, 2002

Best of IgoUgo The Imperial Palace is the heart of traditional Tokyo, and the center of Japan as well. It is ironic that the general public can enter this beloved and revered palace only twice a year during special holidays. The current Imperial Palace ...Read more
Imperial Palace area
Imperial Palace area

by becks

Mexico City, Mexico

March 28, 2002

Best of IgoUgo Around the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo is an abundance of greenery. Several parks flow into each other to form an enormous green lung for downtown Tokyo. The best vantage points for cherry blossom viewing and parties are Chidorigafuchi Park ...Read more
East Garden of the Imperial Palace (Higashi Gyoen)
East Garden of the Imperial Palace (Higashi Gyoen)

by becks

Mexico City, Mexico

February 16, 2002

Best of IgoUgo The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace are located next to the Imperial Palace and in contrast to the Palace itself the East Garden has been open to the public since 1968 – a full century after the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate! This part of the ...Read more