Tokyo Imperial Palace & Garden | Travel guide & things to do in Japan

In this video, il will take you on a tour of Tokyo Imperial Palace and Gardens. We’ll cover the history of the palace and give you tips on what to see and do while you’re there.

If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo Imperial Garden and you’re interested in historical architecture, then you need to check out the Tokyo Imperial Palace!

00:30 What is Imperial Palace?
The Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan.
It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district of Tokyo.
Complex contains several buildings.
The total area including the gardens is 1.15 square kilometres.

01:19 Where is and how to get to Imperial Palace?
The Tokyo Imperial Palace located in the Chiyoda district of the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo.
You can visit the Imperial Palace East Garden from Otemachi Subway Station within a 10 minutes walk.

01:49 What is Imperial Palace famous for?
The Imperial Palace in are steeped in history and popular places to visit thanks to their magnificent architecture, beautiful gardens and expansive walled grounds with trees, moats, ponds, bridges, and more.

02:14 What is the history of Imperial Palace?
The Imperial Palace grounds and gardens were once the home of Edo Castle.
As the residence of the Tokugawa shogun for over 250 years, Edo Castle was at the forefront of Japanese culture and tradition.
Since 1881, the Imperial Palace has stood in its place and visitors can still find ruins of the original castle in the gardens.

03:06 07:0407:04What is there in Imperial Palace?
Although the inner grounds are off-limits for the majority of the year, visitors are still able to explore the parks and gardens free of charge and without registration.
The area is divided into three main sections as the East Gardens, Kitanomaru Koen Park and the Kokyo Gaien National Garden.
Kokyo Gaien National Garden was previously part of the palace grounds and features the Nijubashi Bridge.
The bridge was originally made with wood, and then an extra level was added, causing it to be nicknamed the “double bridge.”
As well as the famous Nijubashi, you can see the Sakuradamon Gate, which is a cultural asset, and a bronze statue of samurai Masashige Kusunoki.

07:04 What to buy in Imperial Palace?
The distance between Imperial Palace and Ginza is 1 km and take approximately 10-15 minutes by walking.

07:47 What to eat in Imperial Palace
When you’re exploring the Imperial Palace Area, it’s necessary to head to one of the nearby business and shopping areas to get a meal.
Of course, you can always buy some food at Tokyo Station or one of the nearby department stores and have a picnic in the parks or gardens of the area.

08:26 Where to stay around Imperial Palace?
The Imperial Hotel Tokyo is a large old-school hotel overlooking beautiful Hibiya Park.
Hotel Monterey Hanzomon, located on the west side of the Imperial Palace, and offers incredible value to travelers who don’t mind being away from the big centers.
If you’re looking for a sociable hostel with both private and dorm rooms in a great neighborhood, then you should consider Unplan Kagurazaka.

09:00 Opening times & admission fee of Imperial Palace?
The East Gardens are closed on Mondays and Fridays, as well as from Dec 28th – Jan 3rd and on some special occasions.
The park is open from 9AM to 4:30PM and closes at 5PM during the summer (mid April-August).

09:41 Best time to visit Imperial Palace?
Each season offers visitors a fantastic experience during a visit, from springtime flowers, summer’s lush greenery, vivid red leaves in autumn, and quiet serenity in the winter.

10:14 Is Imperial Palace worth visiting?
A visit to the Imperial Palace is one of the best things to do in Tokyo!
There are free guided tours available that will enable you to explore the inner grounds, but no buildings are visited.

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