Imperial Palace East Gardens
The Imperial Palace East Gardens occupy part of the former inner grounds of Edo Castle, once the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate, now open to the public as a landscaped park with stone foundations from the original castle's main keep still visible. Unlike the main Imperial Palace grounds, which are largely off-limits, this section can be freely walked, giving a rare public glimpse into what was once the heart of Tokugawa power.
It's a quiet, well-maintained green space in the middle of the city, appreciated as much for the walk itself as for any single standout structure, since none of the original castle buildings survive above their stone foundations.
Imperial Palace East Gardens FAQs
No structures survive above ground; only stone foundations, including that of the former main keep, remain visible within the gardens.
No, admission is free, though visitors register at the entrance gate.
Generally Mondays and Fridays; check current schedule before visiting.
No, the main Imperial Palace grounds are mostly closed to the public; the East Gardens are a separate, publicly accessible section of the former castle grounds.
About 1-1.5 hours to walk the gardens.
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