Imperial Palace East Garden
(皇居東御苑)
Park
皇居, 東京
"Palace is closed on Mondays and Fridays."(2 Tips)
"Gorgeous free gardens."(5 Tips)
"Beautiful scenery, very quiet and clean, recommended."(5 Tips)
"Great view of the city!"(3 Tips)
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IvanDecember 2, 2015The garden are very well maintained & plenty of greenery. The air feels especially fresh here. Very good for a walk in the park & to see the architectural buildings.
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Jessalynne PetersDecember 26, 2015Great for picnics and walking. There's also a lot of joggers, so if you're into a little exercise, it's a great place for that too. Best to go in may or October.Upvote16DownvoteUpvoted Jan 5- Simple DiscoveriesMarch 31, 2016Nice spot for a picnic with large grassy areas. Plenty of cultural significance too with some remnants dating back to 1600's!
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LadyJupiter.comJune 28, 2017Look for swans on your way in, and enjoy the view. The perfectly maintained grounds are beautiful, I loved the trees representing each prefecture and the big lawn. Slow down, stay a while 👍🏻Upvote1Downvote
ElifApril 1, 2015Palace is closed on Mondays and Fridays. For the boat rides you should go to the Chiyode, the opposite part of the castle.Upvote2Downvote
Diegoberto BellamyMay 3, 2023It looks a little dull during the winter, but it still a must if you visit Tokyo. There’s a cool miniature replica of how the castle looked.
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James StewartNovember 7, 2015Great for a leisurely stroll. Wish I'd had my kids with me as there's so much space to run around and see the old fortifications.Upvote1Downvote- JoMarch 21, 2019Fun to wander around this historic place, including some old buildings. No admission but closed on Mondays and past 4pm - went there twice before finding it open.Upvote1Downvote
- Jack SmithSeptember 29, 2023Public are free to enter this park without reservation. Closed Mondays and Fridays, unless of a Monday public holiday, then the park will be open, and the closure day will move to Tuesday instead.UpvoteDownvote
Sofia PapastamelosApril 10, 2018Over strolling through this garden. Very peaceful on a beautiful sunny day.Upvote2Downvote
Russell HirschornAugust 6, 2015Pretty but it is rrrrreally hott in summer and no place to hide
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Japan Culture Agency Inc. (JCA)January 30, 2012The former site of Edo Castle. The Edo Castle was the residence of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled JAPAN from 1603 to 1867.Upvote3Downvote
The BaladonsOctober 5, 2016Ritual Suicides after war. Go early - before mid-morning rush. Closed Monday.Upvote1Downvote
Joshefo JacquesNovember 4, 2016Only in spring time you can see the splendor of this place.
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Yukiko KitazawaApril 22, 2014江戸城の天守台に江戸城全体の配置図があるので、それを確認してから大奥はここか、松の大廊下はここか、と思いながら歩くのが良いかと思います。また、梅の時期の梅林坂がお勧めです。個人的には全都道府県の木が好きです。Upvote6DownvoteUpvoted Jan 18
Arturo LunaAugust 21, 2015Revisa los horarios en que se dan las visitas, para evitar que llegues y esté cerrado.Upvote4Downvote
OlgaMay 13, 2017Сад конечно красивый, но хотелось все же на дворец императора посмотреть, оказалось это невозможно. Не все ворота работают, лучше спросить у полицейского на входе, как попасть внутрь.Upvote1Downvote
SaitoMay 18, 2017Осматривая сад время летит незаметно. Очень много достопримечательностей.
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Daniele VincenzoniJanuary 31, 2016Un posto enorme e meraviglioso, proprio in mezzo alla città.Upvote1Downvote
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"江戸時代には小堀遠州造園による庭園があったそうだが、今は戦後に新たに造られたお庭。江戸城内の大名庭園、見たかったなぁ。"
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