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Imperial Palace or Kokyo (皇居) is the Japanese Imperial Palace and residence of
the Emperor of Japan. It is located in the Chiyoda ward.
Most of the palace is generally off-limits to the public, but the East Gardens are
usually accessible to tourists. The inner palace is open to the public on only two
days during each year, the Emperor's birthday and at the New Year (January 2).
History
After the Meiji Restoration and the removal of the Shogun rulers, the Imperial
court moved from Kyoto to Tokyo and the former Tokugawa stronghold of Edo
castle became the residence of the emperor. It was originally called kyūjō (palace
castle) from 1888 to 1948.
It was destroyed during the Second World War by bombing, but was rebuilt in the
same style in 1968.
How to get There
From Tokyo Station
5 minute walk out Marunouchi Exit.
From Shinjuku Station
Take the orange colored JR Chuo Line (rapid service) from Shinjuku to Tokyo
Station (10 minutes) The one way fare is 160 Yen.
Related Pages
=> Click for Imperial Palace Map
=> Getting To Tokyo
=> Transportation In Tokyo
=> Tokyo Maps
Helpful Links
=>
the Emperor of Japan. It is located in the Chiyoda ward.
Most of the palace is generally off-limits to the public, but the East Gardens are
usually accessible to tourists. The inner palace is open to the public on only two
days during each year, the Emperor's birthday and at the New Year (January 2).
History
After the Meiji Restoration and the removal of the Shogun rulers, the Imperial
court moved from Kyoto to Tokyo and the former Tokugawa stronghold of Edo
castle became the residence of the emperor. It was originally called kyūjō (palace
castle) from 1888 to 1948.
It was destroyed during the Second World War by bombing, but was rebuilt in the
same style in 1968.
How to get There
From Tokyo Station
5 minute walk out Marunouchi Exit.
From Shinjuku Station
Take the orange colored JR Chuo Line (rapid service) from Shinjuku to Tokyo
Station (10 minutes) The one way fare is 160 Yen.
Related Pages
=> Click for Imperial Palace Map
=> Getting To Tokyo
=> Transportation In Tokyo
=> Tokyo Maps
Helpful Links
=>
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