Tokyo Imperial Palace

Also known as Kōkyo, The Imperial Palace

main residence of the Emperor of Japan

Key facts

Former names: Edo Castle
Classification: Imperial Palace , the Imperial Household Agency , Three Palace Sanctuaries such as the imperial family housing area of related facilities
Location: 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku 100-0001 Tokyo, Tokyo , Japan
Grounds: Circa 1.15 km (0.44 mi ) (Imperial Household Agency management part) , Circa 2.30 km (0.89 mi ) (total area, including Kokyo Gaien National Garden )

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Official website

Facilities and Visit Guidelines - Imperial Household Agency Visit Guide

Here we provide information on the Imperial Palace facilities and visit guidelines.

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Wikidata facts

Official website: sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/koukyo.html
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The Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo; lit. 'Imperial Residence') 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.