A First-Timer's Guide to the Imperial Palace East Gardens
This map brings together all the must-see spots for anyone visiting the Imperial Palace East Gardens for the very first time.
2026.04.19
·Total ~1.8km
〒100-0001 東京都千代田区千代田１
〒100-0001 東京都千代田区千代田１
This massive stone base once supported the 45-meter-tall main keep of Edo Castle, which was said to be the tallest in Japan. Today, the remaining stone foundation stands about 11 meters high, measuring roughly 41 meters east-to-west and 45 meters north-to-south.
〒100-0001 東京都千代田区千代田１ 代官町通り
〒100-0001 東京都千代田区千代田１
〒100-0002 東京都千代田区千代田１−１ 東御苑, 皇居
〒100-0001 東京都千代田区千代田１−１
Located in the southern part of the East Gardens, this is a three-story keep standing about 16 meters tall.
〒100-0001 東京都千代田区千代田１−１
A beautiful stroll garden reconstructed based on a garden drawing from the era of the 9th Shogun, Tokugawa Ieshige. You can enjoy lovely flowers here all year round!
〒100-0001 東京都千代田区千代田１−３
〒100-0001 東京都千代田区千代田１−１
On weekends, you'll often see long lines of international tourists here. A great pro-tip is to get off at Takebashi Station and enter through the Hirakawa-mon Gate instead!
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