The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
(Photo:Imperial Household Agency)
Baggage inspection is conducted at the entrance. Bring minimum personal effects. Leaving your baggage in a local locker at a train station or at a hotel is recommended.
Open:
- From March 1 to April 14
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (entry up to 4:30 p.m.) - From April 15 to August 31
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (entry up to 5:30 p.m.) - From September 1 to the end of September
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (entry up to 4:30 p.m.) - From October 1 to the end of October
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (entry up to 4:00 p.m.) - From November 1 to the end of February
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (entry up to 3:30 p.m.)
Closed:
The Garden is closed on the following days and occasions.
- Every Monday and Friday (open on National Holiday except the Emperor's Birthday, February 23)
- In the event that a National Holiday falls on a Monday, the Garden will be closed on the Tuesday immediately following the National Holiday.
- From December 28 to January 3
- In circumstances where it is deemed necessary to close the Garden due to Imperial Court functions or other occasions.
Entrance and exit gates: (Free of charge)
Ote-mon Gate, Hirakawa-mon Gate and Kitahanebashi-mon Gate.
The illustrated maps of the Imperial Palace
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