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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 attractions35.68250, 139.75210 · Tokyo
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- Yasukuni Shrine: Kakidai · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
- Akasaka Palace: Kakidai · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
- Tokyo Dome: Carpkazu at Japanese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons
- Tokyo Tower: Akonnchiroll · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
- Ueno Park: The original uploader was Sdalu at English Wikipedia . · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons
- St. Mary's Cathedral: Kakidai · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons






