史About
The Imperial Palace East Gardens (皇居東御苑, Kōkyo Higashi Gyoen) is a historical garden in the Tokyo Imperial Palace. The gardens were first used by the Tokugawa shogunate.
There is a bridge which leads to Sakashita-mon gate nearby is the Imperial Household Agency building and Tokyo Imperial Palace (or "kyuden")
The garden was built on the grounds of Edo Castle. The Ōte-mon Gate functioned as the main gate of Edo Castle. It was used by the feudal lords who came to stay in the castle under the alternating attendance system of the Tokugawa shogunate, and as such it was a very important gate. All the gardens areas were used as defence. They are translated as "inner circle of defense" (honmaru), "second circle of defense" (ninomaru), and "third circle of defense" (sannomaru). Suwa-no-cha-ya was built by Emperor Meiji in 1912 and is a tea house. Emperor Meiji lived in the Nishinomaru palace near the gardens from 1869 to 1873.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Garden |
|---|---|
| Location | Chiyoda, Tokyo |
| Official website | kunaicho.go.jp/event/higashigyoen/higash |
| Nearest stations | Nijūbashimae Station · 884 m Chiyoda Line Jimbocho Station · 934 m Shinjuku Line, Mita Line, Hanzōmon Line Tokyo Station · 1.1 km Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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What is Imperial Palace East Gardens?
The Imperial Palace East Gardens (皇居東御苑, Kōkyo Higashi Gyoen) is a historical garden in the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
Where is Imperial Palace East Gardens?
Imperial Palace East Gardens is in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The nearest station is Nijūbashimae Station (about 884 m in a straight line).
What are the opening hours of Imperial Palace East Gardens?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/event/higashigyoen/higashigyoen.html
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