The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace/Tokyo.

From Otemachi Station, it's a 5-6 minute walk to the Otemon Gate, where we entered and toured the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace with a guide from the Edo Tokyo Guide Association. 🌿

The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace is a vast garden developed from the old Edo Castle grounds, and it has many attractions 🫢🤍

The Fujimi Yagura (📸1st photo), the only remaining turret in the main enclosure and considered the oldest structure of Edo Castle, and the Otemon Gate, which we entered, still retains its majestic appearance as the main gate of Edo Castle. 🌟

Although the Tenshudai (main keep) of Edo Castle no longer exists, the massive 11-meter-high stone wall remains, and using an AR app, the Tenshudai of that time appears, which was very interesting. 😆

In addition to these historical structures, the Japanese garden, where you can enjoy the nature of each season, is very soothing just to walk through. Imagining how the sea could be seen from here or how this was the corridor of the Ooku (women's quarters) made the tour very poignant. 😌💭

Above all, the striking contrast between the business district with its skyscrapers and the historical structures and nature was very impressive. 😁

🗒️ Admission: Free (with baggage inspection)
From November to the end of February: 9:00-16:00
Closed: Mondays and Fridays
Free guided tours of the East Gardens are available every Wednesday and Saturday.

Post by ふたり旅びよりMasami | Jan 29, 2025