Tokyo Imperial Palace
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History & heritageTokyo, Japan

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Main residence of the Emperor of Japan.

About

The Imperial Palace is the main residence of the emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district of the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains several buildings, including the Fukiage Palace (吹上御所, Fukiage gosho), where the emperor has his living quarters; the main palace (宮殿, Kyūden), where various ceremonies and receptions take place; some residences of the Imperial Family; an archive; and museums and administrative offices. The 1.15-square-kilometer (0.44 sq mi) palace grounds and gardens are built on the site of the old Edo Castle.

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Location

Open map: Tokyo Imperial Palace and 8 nearby attractions

35.68250, 139.75210 · Tokyo

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    2.7 km
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