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Imperial Palace East Gardens
Best time to visit
Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds and get soft light for photos. Late March to early April brings cherry blossoms, late November offers autumn color.
Budget tips
Most outdoor areas including the East Gardens are free to enter; inner palace guided tours are free but require advance reservation through the Imperial Household Agency and valid ID. Use the nearby Tokyo Station or Otemachi subway stops to avoid taxi costs.
Recommended for
History buffs, Garden lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Urban walkers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Hurtige fakta: Bløde grusstier fører gennem frodige lunde hvor azaleaer eksploderer i farve om foråret og mos dækker gamle stenmure. Mellem velplejede plæner ligger ruiner og rester af gamle fæstningsværker, lydene fra byen bliver uventet afdæmpede.
Højdepunkter: Bag de massive granitmure finder man fundamenterne fra en borg over 400 år gammel, stenblokke med mørke, mosgroede furer og enkelte eksemplarer der vejer flere ton, et visuelt møde mellem samurajtidens byggemetoder og moderne glasbyggerier. Langs stierne kan du se gamle stenhuggeres mærker fra Tokugawa-tiden, små indhug og initialer der fortæller hvem der bar og placerede hver blok for over 400 år siden, det føles som at læse håndskrevne noter i en levende historiebog.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and a light jacket, paths include gravel, stone steps, and large lawns.
- Photographers should frame the classic shot from Nijubashi Bridge and use the East Gardens for seasonal close-ups.
- Avoid midday weekends, arrive before 9:30am or after 3pm to dodge tour groups and coach crowds.
- If you want to tour the inner palace grounds, reserve the free guided tour on the Imperial Household Agency website well in advance and bring passport or ID.
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Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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