Japan Imperial Palace at Night

The Imperial Palace

www.kunaicho.go.jp
3.8/5
(2.9K) · Castle in Chiyoda Ward, Japan
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Mar 30, 2025
The palace is usually closed so this I really al about seeing the gardens and that was pretty cool but a lot of walking and at some point t it gets repetitive.Full review by orrdin
Mar 9, 2025
Considering this is a genuine palace housing royalty, the extent to which tourists can and cannot explore the grounds is reasonable. Not much is accessible to the public, but on nice days, the garden…Full review by bornthatway_traveler
Feb 24, 2025
I felt like I was in "Shogun" but with no undertones of indifference to human life because 1600 Japan bat no eye at suicide. I still remember when Naruhito and Masako were engaged!Full review by Stay60567679064
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Are you able to roam about the grounds freely at your own whim, or is it required that you sign up for a tour?
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Sorry, you are strictly required to follow the guided tour and you can’t go anywhere. And all the guided points are outdoor, better wear hat and put on sunblock cream.
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if entrance is free, do I still need to notify online for my visit or I just can enter whenever its open
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No, just show up in morning with passport for one of the 200 spaces. Note, there are closed days.
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no entrance fee does it mean we still have to book online for notification or we can just enter outside for viewing when …
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no entrance fee does it mean we still have to book online for notification or we can just enter outside for viewing when ever its open.
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You can around the gardens outside but the palace is not open
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Is it possible to do a tour of the Imperial Palace from inside so not just the gardens
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unfortunately no
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