Imperial Palace, Tokyo
Imperial Palace, Chiyoda City
The Imperial Palace 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 where the emperor has his living quarters, the main palace where various ceremonies and receptions take place, some residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, 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.
Photo: Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, modified by 寄辺ナキ (Attribution); Jinzan Chisuicho (Public domain); Øyvind Holmstad (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The 1.15-square-kilometer (0.44 sq mi) palace grounds and gardens are built on the site of the old Edo Castle.
Photo: Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, modified by 寄辺ナキ (Attribution); Jinzan Chisuicho (Public domain); Øyvind Holmstad (CC BY-SA 4.0)