Imperial Palace East Gardens
Park · Chiyoda, Tokyo

Imperial Palace East Gardens

Photo: Kakidai · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

They occupy the site of the former Edo Castle. Visitors can walk among gardens, moats and stone walls. The foundation of the main keep and several watchtowers remain visible.

On day 3 of Tokyo: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Tuesday to Thursday or weekends; closed Mondays and Fridays
Getting there
Otemachi or Takebashi subway stations

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Tsukiji, Ginza and the palace

How Imperial Palace East Gardens fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Tsukiji Outer MarketTsukiji
  2. 10:30Imperial Palace East GardensChiyoda
  3. 13:00Tokyo StationMarunouchi
  4. 15:00GinzaGinza
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Imperial Palace East Gardens questions

Is the Imperial Palace East Gardens free?

Yes, entry is free.

What are the opening hours of the Imperial Palace East Gardens?

Hours vary by season and the gardens close on Mondays, Fridays and some holidays.

Can you visit the Imperial Palace from the East Gardens?

The East Gardens give access only to the garden area, not the main palace buildings.

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