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[015]Imperial Palace (Koukyo)

Description

  • You can freely tour only the outer area, and you can see the moat and the towers.
  • Participation in a tour is required to view the interior.
  • The area around the Imperial Palace is also famous for its jogging course, and you can often see people running.

Business Hours

All times

Closed Days

None

English Support

Many guides have English text attached.

Barrier-Free

There are some gravel roads, but there are almost no steps.

Fees

Free

Access

Nearest stations are Nijubashi Station (Metro Chiyoda Line), Otemachi Station (Toei Mita Line / Metro Marunouchi Line / Metro Chiyoda Line / Metro Hanzomon Line / Metro Tozai Line), Takebashi Station (Metro Tozai Line), Sakuradamon Station (Metro Yurakucho Line), and there are many stations within walking distance, including Tokyo Station.
Choose which station to use depending on where you want to go within the Imperial Palace.

Official Links

https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html

Nearby spots


Hibiya Park (Hibiya Koen)
A large Western-style park that is rare in the city center. The park has facilities such as a concert hall, and events are often held in the plaza.

Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building
This station building was completed in 1914 and has a modern design.

Yasukuni Shrine (Yasukuni jinja)
This is a shrine where people who died for the country are enshrined as gods.