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Imperial Palace, Tokyo

The Imperial Palace is the primary residence of the Imperial Family and it's located in the heart of Tokyo. The marvelous palace is surrounded by large stone walls and moats, and it's also home to the beautiful East Gardens and the Imperial Palace Plaza. The palace grounds are open to the public, but the palace itself is off-limits, visitors can only see it on a guided tour. The palace has a rich history, it was built on the site of the Edo Castle, which was the residence of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 to 1867.

Famous landmarks

Imperial Palace, Tokyo

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Akasaka Palace, Tokyo

1 hour to 1 hour

Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo

1 hour to 2 hours

Roppongi Hills, Tokyo

2 hours to 3 hours

Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo

15 minutes to 30 minutes

Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

1 hour to 2 hours

National Diet Building, Tokyo

1 hour to 2 hours

Other popular sights

Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo

30 minutes to 45 minutes

Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo

1 hour to 2 hours

Ueno Zoo, Tokyo

2 hours to 3 hours

Thermae-Yu, Tokyo

2 hours to 3 hours

Isetan Shinjuku, Tokyo

1 hour to 3 hours

Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

Hōzōmon Gate, Tokyo

1 hour to 1 hour

Religious sites

1 hour to 2 hours

Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo

1 hour to 2 hours

Meiji Jingu, Tokyo

1 hour to 1 hour

Asakusa Shrine, Tokyo

1 hour to 1 hour

Sensō-ji, Tokyo

1 hour to 2 hours

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes

Trendy areas

Nakamise Shopping Street, Tokyo

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Akihabara, Tokyo

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Nakameguro, Tokyo

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Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo

1 hour to 3 hours

Harajuku, Tokyo

2 hours to 3 hours

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2 hours to 3 hours

Yoyogi Park, Tokyo

2 hours to 3 hours

Hamarikyu Gardens, Tokyo

1 hour to 2 hours

Ueno Park, Tokyo

2 hours to 3 hours

Rikugien Gardens, Tokyo

1 hour to 2 hours

Inokashira Park, Tokyo

2 hours to 3 hours

Showa Memorial Park, Tokyo

3 hours to 4 hours

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3 hours to 4 hours

National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

2 hours to 3 hours

Samurai Museum, Tokyo

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

Nezu Museum, Tokyo

2 hours to 3 hours

Arts and entertainment

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Tokyo Disneyland

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Tokyo DisneySea

Kabuki-za Theatre, Tokyo

Tokyo Dome City, Tokyo

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Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena, Tokyo

2 hours to 3 hours

Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo

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Opening hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

9:00 – 11:15 AM, 1:30 – 2:45 PM

Wednesday

9:00 – 11:15 AM, 1:30 – 2:45 PM

Thursday

9:00 – 11:15 AM, 1:30 – 2:45 PM

Friday

9:00 – 11:15 AM, 1:30 – 2:45 PM

Saturday

9:00 – 11:15 AM, 1:30 – 2:45 PM

Sunday

Closed

Recommended duration

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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