{"id":26106,"date":"2023-04-12T15:08:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T06:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/uncategorized\/tokyo-imperial-palace-2\/"},"modified":"2024-04-11T14:12:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T05:12:47","slug":"tokyo-imperial-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/en\/destinations\/kanto\/tokyo\/tokyo-imperial-palace\/","title":{"rendered":"Detailed instructions on how to visit T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Imperial Palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in T\u014dky\u014d, Japan.<\/p>\n\n<p>However, due to limited information about visiting the Royal Palace, it may be difficult for those who come to visit for the first time.<\/p>\n\n<p>\n          <em>\u201cWhen is the time to visit the T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace?\u201d<br\/>&#8220;What&#8217;s inside the Imperial Palace?&#8221;<br\/>\u201cIs it possible to see the Emperor just by visiting the Imperial Palace?\u201d<\/em>\n        <\/p>\n\n<p>And there are certainly many more questions.<\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, I will <strong>detail how to visit the T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace so that even your first visit can easily navigate and choose the right schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>If you are planning to visit the T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace, make sure to take note of this information.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Introduction to T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nijubashi.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nijubashi.jpeg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nijubashi-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nijubashi-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nij\u016bbashi Bridge inside the T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace in Japanese called K\u014dkyo (\u7687\u5c45), was the residence of successive Emperors from Emperor Meiji to the present Emperor.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Imperial Palace is located in the heart of T\u014dky\u014d, just a 15-minute walk from T\u014dky\u014d Station.<br\/>Surrounded by moats and vast gardens, the T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace has a dignified and tranquil atmosphere almost isolated from the bustling outside world.<\/p>\n\n<p>T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace was originally Edo Castle &#8211; the former castle of the Tokugawa Shogunate government*.<br\/>Therefore, visiting the inside of the Imperial Palace, you will be able to see some architectural remnants such as the foundation of Edo Castle, the gate, the watchtower&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">(*) Note: The Tokugawa Shogunate was a powerful Samurai government that controlled the politics and economy of Japan from 1603 to 1867.<br\/>In 1867, Shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu officially handed power to the Emperor, ending the Edo era and ushering in the Meiji era.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Outline map of T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tokyo_imperial_palace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tokyo_imperial_palace.jpg 662w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tokyo_imperial_palace-300x266.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb0\">T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace has 4 main areas:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The grounds inside the Imperial Palace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Park outside the T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace: K\u014dkyo Gaien<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace East Garden: K\u014dkyo Higashi Gyoen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace North Park: Kitanomaru K\u014den<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>Currently, all four areas above are open to visitors.<br\/>In particular, if you are lucky enough to visit the Imperial Palace on January 2 and February 23, you can also see the Emperor and his family waving from afar.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the next content, I will introduce in detail how to visit each area of \u200b\u200bthe T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace.<br\/>Make sure to refer to it to make your visit more convenient and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Tour the inside of the T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kokyo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kokyo-1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kokyo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kokyo-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb0\"> <i class=\"fas fa-person-shelter\"><\/i> <strong>Admission conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"red\"><strong>Pre-registration is mandatory<\/strong><\/span> (see registration method below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need to show proof such as driver&#8217;s license, My Number card, passport, residence card or insurance card&#8230; (original)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-yen-sign\"><\/i> <strong>Ticket price:<\/strong> free<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-clock\"><\/i> <strong>Visiting time:<\/strong><br\/>There are 2 tours per day, morning at 10:00, afternoon at 13:30.<br\/>Each tour lasts about 75 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> <strong>Day off:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sunday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Holidays (if it falls on a Saturday, it will still be open)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon from July 21 to August 31<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December 28 ~ January 4 next year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Days with events or maintenance problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-ticket-simple\"><\/i> <strong>How to register:<\/strong><br\/>There are 3 ways to register, which is online registration, pre-registration by phone or directly to the Imperial Palace gate to get tickets on the day you want to visit.<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" class=\"ek-underline\">1. Online registration:<br\/><\/span> The registration portal will open from 5:00 am on the 1st of the month before the date you want to visit.<br\/>For example, if you want to visit in June 2023, you can apply from May 1, 2023.<br\/>Registration link:<br\/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sankan.kunaicho.go.jp\/register\/month\/1001?locale=ja\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"e_link\">https:\/\/sankan.kunaicho.go.jp\/register\/month\/1001?locale=ja<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" class=\"ek-underline\">2. Pre-registration by phone:<br\/><\/span> Sometimes even though online registration is full, there is still room for phone registration, so you can test call to confirm in person.<br\/>Phone number: 03-5223-8071<br\/>(Available time: 8:45 ~ 12:00 or 13:00 ~ 17:00)<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" class=\"ek-underline\">3. Go directly to the Imperial Palace gate to get admission tickets:<br\/><\/span> Admission tickets are issued in front of Kiky\u014d-mon Gate (\u6854\u6897\u9580) at 9am (tickets for the tour start at 10am) and 12:30pm (tickets for the tour start at 13:30).<br\/>Tickets are distributed in order of queue at that time and only 1 ticket per person is allowed.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-people-group\"><\/i> <strong>Number of registrations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register online or by phone: 200 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Come get tickets directly: 300 people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-route\"><\/i> <strong>Route:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The journey takes about 75 minutes with the sightseeing route about 2.2km.<br\/>A guide (Japanese, English, Chinese) will accompany you throughout the journey.<\/p>\n\n<p>Meet up at the Kiky\u014d-mon Gate <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i> S\u014dmeikan (rest area) <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i> Watchtower Fujimi Yagura <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i> Imperial Household Agency <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i> East Garden <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i> Nij\u016bbashi Bridge <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i> Back to East Garden <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i> Yamashita-d\u014dri Street <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i> Imperial Household Agency <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i> End of tour at the Kiky\u014d-mon Gate<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-person-walking\"><\/i> <strong>How to get to Kiky\u014d-mon Gate:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10 minutes walk from Exit No.6 of Nijubashimae Station or Exit D2 of Otemachi Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 minutes walk from Tokyo Station&#8217;s Marunouchi Central Exit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Visit K\u014dkyo Gaien \u2013 the National park outside the T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kusunoki_masashige.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kusunoki_masashige.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kusunoki_masashige-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kusunoki_masashige-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bronze Statue of Kusunoki Masashige<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-location-dot\"><\/i> <strong>Japanese name:<\/strong> \u7687\u5c45\u5916\u82d1 (K\u014dkyo Gaien)<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-yen-sign\"><\/i> <strong>Ticket price:<\/strong> free<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-clock\"><\/i> <strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 24\/24<br\/>However, there may be restrictions on access when there are national events.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-place-of-worship\"><\/i> <strong>Some outstanding attractions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nij\u016bbashi Bridge (\u4e8c\u91cd\u6a4b): the iron bridge located at the main gate of the Imperial Palace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sakuradamon Gate (\u685c\u7530\u9580): the gate has been recognized as an Important Cultural Property of the nation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bronze Statue of Kusunoki Masashige (\u6960\u6728\u6b63\u6210\u50cf): a 6.7 ton statue, 8 meters high (including the pedestal) donated by Sumitomo Corporation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black pine forest (\u30af\u30ed\u30de\u30c4): about 2,000 black pine trees are scattered on the large lawn, creating an airy and majestic scene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wadakura Fountain Park (\u548c\u7530\u5009\u5674\u6c34\u516c\u5712): was built in 1961 to celebrate the marriage of the then Emperor and redeveloped in 1995 to celebrate the marriage of the Crown Prince.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-person-walking\"><\/i> <strong>How to go:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 minutes walk from Exit No.2 or Exit B6 of Nijubashimae Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 minutes walk from Exit No.3 of Sakuradamon Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 minutes walk from Exit No.2 or Exit B6 of Hibiya Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 minutes walk from JR Tokyo or JR Yurakucho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Visit K\u014dkyo Higashi Gyoen \u2013 East Garden of T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fushimi_yagura.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fushimi_yagura.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fushimi_yagura-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fushimi_yagura-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fujimi Yagura Watchtower<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-location-dot\"><\/i> <strong>Japanese name:<\/strong> \u7687\u5c45\u6771\u5fa1\u82d1 (K\u014dkyo Higashi Gyoen)<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-person-shelter\"><\/i> <strong>Admission conditions:<\/strong> receive the entrance card when entering and return it when leaving the garden.<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-yen-sign\"><\/i> <strong>Ticket price:<\/strong> free<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-clock\"><\/i> <strong>Opening hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>March 1 ~ April 14: open from 9am to 5pm (last entry is until 4:30pm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 15 ~ end of August: open from 9am to 6pm (last entry is until 5:30pm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 1 ~ end of September: open from 9am to 5pm (last entry is until 4:30pm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 1 ~ end of October: open from 9am to 4:30pm (last entry is until 4pm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 1 ~ end of February: open from 9am to 4pm (last entry is until 3:30pm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-days\"><\/i> <strong>Day off:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday and Friday<br\/>However, if Monday or Friday coincides with a national holiday (except for the Emperor&#8217;s birthday), it is still open.<br\/>If Monday is open, it will be closed on Tuesday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From December 28 to January 3 next year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dates with events or other force majeure reasons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-place-of-worship\"><\/i> <strong>Some outstanding attractions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u014cte-mon Gate (\u5927\u624b\u9580): the main gate of the old Edo Castle, destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt in 1967.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fujimi Yagura Watchtower (\u5bcc\u58eb\u898b\u6ad3): 16m high tower, is the only 3-storey tower remaining in the Imperial Palace. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenjudai ruins (\u5929\u5b88\u53f0): the foundation of the old Edo Castle, 46m wide to the North and South, 42m to the East and West, 10m high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitahanebashi-mon Gate (\u5317\u6854\u6a4b\u9580): the gate that guarded the old castle. At that time, the bridge in front of the gate was designed so that it could be pulled up so that the enemy could not penetrate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T\u014dkagakud\u014d Music Hall (\u6843\u83ef\u697d\u5802): built in 1966 to celebrate Empress K\u014djun&#8217;s 60th birthday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hirakawa-mon Gate (\u5e73\u5ddd\u9580): is the entrance of the women who worked in the old palace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-person-walking\"><\/i> <strong>How to go:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\">There are three gates to the K\u014dkyo Higashi Gyoen garden, namely the \u014cte-mon Gate (\u5927\u624b\u9580), the Hirakawa-mon Gate (\u5e73\u5ddd\u9580) and the Kitahanebashi-mon Gate (\u5317\u6854\u6a4b\u9580).<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to get to \u014cte-mon Gate\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 minutes walk from Exit C13a of \u014ctemachi Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 minutes walk from Exit No.6 of Nijubashimae Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 minutes walk from Marunouchi North Exit of JR Tokyo Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to get to Hirakawa-mon Gate\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 minutes walk from Exit 1a of Takebashi Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to get to Kitahanebashi-mon Gate\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 minutes walk from Exit 1a of Takebashi Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Visit Kitanomaru K\u014den \u2013 the park at north of Tokyo Imperial Palace<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"660\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kitanomaru-park.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kitanomaru-park.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kitanomaru-park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/kitanomaru-park-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A corner of Kitanomaru K\u014den Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-location-dot\"><\/i> <strong>Japanese name:<\/strong> \u5317\u306e\u4e38\u516c\u5712 (Kitanomaru K\u014den)<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-yen-sign\"><\/i> <strong>Ticket price:<\/strong> free<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-clock\"><\/i> <strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 24\/24<br\/>However, there may be restrictions on access when there are national events.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-place-of-worship\"><\/i> <strong>Some outstanding attractions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tayasu-mon Gate (\u7530\u5b89\u9580): built in 1636, is the oldest of the existing architectural ruins of the former Edo Castle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shimizu-mon Gate (\u6e05\u6c34\u9580): rebuilt in 1658.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sh\u014dwakan National Memorial Museum (\u662d\u548c\u9928): a place to keep historical documents about the difficult life of Japanese people during and after the war (circa 1935 to 1955).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Museum of Modern Art (\u6771\u4eac\u56fd\u7acb\u8fd1\u4ee3\u7f8e\u8853\u9928): is the first national art museum in Japan, which houses documents and artworks from the 19th century to the present.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Archives of Japan (\u56fd\u7acb\u516c\u6587\u66f8\u9928): a place to preserve and store historical documents transferred from national administrative agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><i class=\"fas fa-person-walking\"><\/i> <strong>How to go:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 minutes walk from Kudanshita Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 minutes walk from Takebashi Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Can see The Emperor on 2 special visits at the Tokyo Imperial Palace<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tenno-tanjobi-sanga.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tenno-tanjobi-sanga.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tenno-tanjobi-sanga-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Imperial Household Office<br\/>(https:\/\/www.kunaicho.go.jp\/event\/sanga\/sanga02.html)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Every year, the T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace organizes 2 special visits on New Year&#8217;s Day (January 2) and the Emperor&#8217;s Birthday (February 23).<\/p>\n\n<p>If you are lucky enough to participate, you will be able to see the Emperor and his family waving from the balcony in the distance.<\/p>\n\n<p>Of course, not everyone can participate in this special tour, but you need to register (free) and win the lottery.<\/p>\n\n<p>How to register will be announced on the official website of the Royal Household Agency about 2~3 months before the event.<br\/>If you are interested, please check the website regularly.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Details of the New Year&#8217;s Day Tour to Tokyo Imperial Palace (January 2): <br\/><a aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.kunaicho.go.jp\/event\/sanga\/sanga01.html  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kunaicho.go.jp\/event\/sanga\/sanga01.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"e_link\">https:\/\/www.kunaicho.go.jp\/event\/sanga\/sanga01.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details of the visit to Tokyo Imperial Palace on the Emperor&#8217;s birthday (February 23):<br\/><a aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.kunaicho.go.jp\/event\/sanga\/sanga02.html (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kunaicho.go.jp\/event\/sanga\/sanga02.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"e_link\">https:\/\/www.kunaicho.go.jp\/event\/sanga\/sanga02.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n<p>In the midst of the bustling and bustling capital Tokyo, the Imperial Palace is like a peaceful and beautiful oasis that gives you the feeling of being lost in another world.<\/p>\n\n<p>Visiting the inside of the T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace is of course great, but if you can&#8217;t register, you can also stroll through K\u014dkyo Gaien National Park, K\u014dkyo Higashi Gyoen East Garden or Kitanomaru K\u014den North Park.<\/p>\n\n<p>Besides the beautiful scenery, each area of \u200b\u200bthe T\u014dky\u014d Imperial Palace has historical 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