Architecture
Tokyo Imperial Palace [Japan]
Tokyo, Japan
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About this experience
The Imperial Palace – residence of the Japanese Emperor – is a vast expanse of green in the very heart of Tokyo, surrounded by moats. It stands on the site previously occupied by the Edo Castle in the 17th–19th centuries.
If you wish to explore these exquisite locations, previously available only to the members of the Japanese royal family, at your own pace and in your good time, take this self-guided walking tour.