Other Imperial Residences

The Emperor Emeritus’ Residence

The Emperor Emeritus’ Residence, which is located in the grounds of the Akasaka Estate in Motoakasaka, Minato ward in Tokyo.It has been the living quarter of Their Majesties the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita since April 2022.


The residence of Prince Akishino

The residence of Prince Akishino is located within the grounds of the Akasaka Estate in Motoakasaka, Minato ward in Tokyo. The residence was the former home of Prince and Princess Chichibu and has been in use by Prince Akishino since March 1997, after it had been redesigned.

The residence of Prince Hitachi

The residence of Prince Hitachi is located in Higashi, Shibuya ward in Tokyo. It has been in use since December 1976.

The residence of Prince Mikasa

The residence of Prince Mikasa is located within the grounds of the Akasaka Estate in Motoakasaka, Minato ward in Tokyo. It has been in use since November 1970.

The East residence of Prince Mikasa (former residence of Prince Tomohito of Mikasa)

The East residence of Prince Mikasa is located within the grounds of the Akasaka Estate in Motoakasaka, Minato ward in Tokyo. It has been in use since December 1982.

The residence of Prince Takamado

The residence of Prince Takamado is located within the grounds of the Akasaka Estate in Motoakasaka, Minato ward in Tokyo. It has been in use since December 1986.

The Takanawa Imperial Residence(former residence of Prince Takamatsu)

The Takanawa Imperial Residence is located in Takanawa, Minato ward in Tokyo.The residence was the former home of Prince and Princess Takamatsu and had been in use by Their Majesties the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita from March 2020 to April 2022.


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