Opening times of the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

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: calendar
  • 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.

Photo

The Scenery Before the Opening of the Gardens

Map

Flower calendar