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East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace occupy parts of the former Honmaru, Ninomaru and Sannomaru precincts of Edo Castle, and were laid out as a garden adjoining the Imperial Palace and opened to the public in 1968. Visitors can walk among the foundations of the castle's main keep, the Ōte-mon gate — once the castle's main entrance — the Fujimi-tamon defence house and the Fujimi-yagura tower. The Ninomaru area contains the Ninomaru Garden, the Bairin-zaka slope, a small wood and an iris garden. The grounds also include the Suwa-no-cha-ya teahouse, built by Emperor Meiji in 1912, the Toukagakudo (Imperial Concert Hall) and the Sannomaru Shozokan museum. Admission is free and no advance booking is required; the garden is closed on Mondays and Fridays, and opening hours vary by season.
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- See the Sannomaru Shozokan (Museum of the Imperial Collections)The Sannomaru Shozokan (Museum of the Imperial Collections) is located within this garden.
- See the Toukagakudo (Imperial Concert Hall)The Toukagakudo (Imperial Concert Hall) is located within this garden.
- See Suwa-no-chayaSuwa-no-chaya was built by Emperor Meiji in 1912 and is a tea house.
- Pass through the Ōte-mon gatePass through the Ōte-mon (大手門) gate, which was the main entrance.
- Admire the iris gardenSee the iris garden within the East Gardens.
- See the remains of the main keep of Edo CastleThe Honmaru area includes the remains of the main keep of Edo Castle, as well as lawns, trees and flowers.
- Walk up the Bairin-zaka slopeDiscover the slope called Bairin-zaka within the gardens.
- Walk through the Ninomaru woodsWalk through the Ninomaru woods within the East Gardens.
- Visit the Ninomaru gardenExplore the Ninomaru garden within the East Gardens.
- Enjoy the Sakashita-mon gateEnjoy the Sakashita-mon gate during your visit to the Imperial Palace East Gardens.
- Enjoy the Fujimi-yagura keepEnjoy the Fujimi-yagura keep during your visit to the Imperial Palace East Gardens.
- Explore the Fujimi-tamon defence houseSee the surviving remains of the Fujimi-tamon defence house.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit East Gardens of the Imperial Palace?
Visiting East Gardens of the Imperial Palace is free.
What are the opening hours of East Gardens of the Imperial Palace?
1 Mar–14 Apr 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30); 15 Apr–end Aug 9:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30); 1–30 Sep 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30); 1–31 Oct 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00); 1 Nov–end Feb 9:00–16:00 (last entry 15:30).
How much time do you need for East Gardens of the Imperial Palace?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.
Source: kunaicho.go.jp