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Nishinomaru gate
Historical landmark
👍 Entering the palace is quite rare.
There are times when you can and should be updated on the website when you can and reserve tickets in advance.
The gardens are nicely arranged and you can walk around the area and also admire the cute corners and the bridges that connect the parts of the park.
Be c...
4.60 (39 reviews)
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Taira no Masakado's Grave
Historical landmark
Shrine to a samurai warrior who led a 10th-century insurrection, built to pacify his vengeful ghost.
4.50 (2.1K reviews)
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Chidorigafuchi Moat
Tourist attraction
Palace moat with a path & boat rentals, popular for viewing spring cherry blossoms along the banks.
4.50 (756 reviews)
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Nijubashi Bridge
Bridge
Rebuilt iron bridge from the main gate to the Imperial Palace, open only on special occasions.
4.50 (376 reviews)
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Site of Edo Castle Honmaru (Main Hall)
Historical landmark
👍👍 江戸城は太田道灌が築き、徳川家康が江戸に入ったあとに居城とし、その後に徳川幕府が開かれてからは天下普請の拡張工事が始まりました。
元和8年(1622年)に高さ60メートルの壮大な天守が完成しましたが、明暦3年(1657年)の明暦の大火により天守は焼け落ちてしまいました。江戸城跡各所の石垣には焼かれて黒ずんだ痕が今...
4.50 (209 reviews)
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Edo Castle Ruins
Historical landmark
Moats, walls & other remains of this castle built in 1457 are now part of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
4.40 (1.1K reviews)
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Ōte-mon Gate
Historical landmark
👍👍 Ōte-mon Gate is a historic gate located within the grounds of Edo Castle, now known as the Imperial Palace, in Tokyo, Japan. The gate was originally built in the 17th century during the Edo period and served as the main entrance to the castle.
The name "Ōte-mon" means "Great Hand Gate," which refer...
4.40 (393 reviews)
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Fujimi-yagura
Castle
👍👍 Ishigaki is a Fujimi turret that is said to have been made by Kiyomasa Kato.
It was robust and could withstand the Great Kanto Earthquake.
During the Edo period, the shogun was looking at the sea of Shinagawa, the fireworks of both countries, and Mt. Fuji from here.
It was burnt down in the Gr...
4.40 (93 reviews)
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Sakurada Tatsumi Yagura
Castle
👍 Sakurada Niju Yagura is the only surviving corner turret facing Kikyo moat, also known as Tatsumi turret.
The name comes from the fact that it is located in the direction of the southeast (Tatsumi) of Honmaru.
The average water depth of the Kikyo moat is the shallowest of the inner moats at 0.8m....
4.40 (87 reviews)
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Fushimi-yagura
Historical landmark
👍 【富士見櫓(ふじみやぐら)】
櫓の高さは約15.5m、石垣の高さは約14.5m。
どこから見ても同じ形にみえるため【八方正面(はっぽうしょうめん)の櫓】と呼ばれています。
1657年の明暦の大火(明暦3年)で消失し、現存の櫓は【1659年(万治3年)に再建】されたもの。
同じく明暦の大火で消失した寛永度天守(かんえいど...
4.40 (57 reviews)
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Shimo-dokanbori Moat
Historical landmark
Deep green nature surrounds this historical moat next to palace inside Imperial Household Agency.
4.40 (35 reviews)
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Kikyō-mon Gate
Historical landmark
👍👍 The view is beautiful i just take pictures outside and it looks nice
4.30 (681 reviews)
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Meiji Seimei Kan
Heritage building
👍 The Meiji Seimei Kan has a dignified and dignified appearance among the buildings facing Hibiya Dori.
It was requisitioned by GHQ for 11 years after the war and became the venue for the Allied Council for Japan.
It seems that the Seikado Bunko Museum in Setagaya will be relocated to the first floor...
4.30 (582 reviews)
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Tayasu-mon Gate
Historical place
Landmark gate with intricate wood designs, leading to a small castle from the Edo period.
4.30 (244 reviews)
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Myojin Otoko-zaka Stair
Historical landmark
👍👍 It's a staircase! You can go up or down but probably best not to go sideways. Also real life training location for Anime Love Live. Those girls were fit!
4.30 (174 reviews)
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Wadakura-mon Gate
Historical landmark
👍👍 Just by turning left and right along the large stone wall that remains in the shape of a typical Masugata Koguchi, it is like a barrier that connects Edo Castle from the skyscraper district of Marunouchi. There is a stone wall in the park, so you can see each stone up close. You can see that really...
4.30 (141 reviews)
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Hibiya Park
Park
Western-style city park featuring flower beds, outdoor music venues & public halls.
4.20 (14K reviews)
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Inui-mon Gate
Historical landmark
😐 皇居の乾の方角(現在の北西)にある門。
乾門から坂下門の「乾通り」は、春季と秋季の一般公開の際に通り抜けることができる。
乾門を入ると、宮内庁庁舎前に出る。
4.20 (329 reviews)