Guided tours of the Imperial Palace began in June 1954.

Since then, various improvements have been made, including the construction of the Palace and the replacement of the Main Gate Bridge. Today, visitors on the current tour route can view sites of historical and symbolic significance.

This exhibition features photographs showing how places along the present tour route appeared in earlier times. The photographs are displayed at the Someikan (Visitors’ House).

Venue

Someikan (Visitors’ House), inside the Kikyo-mon Gate of the Imperial Palace The exhibition may be viewed by participants in the Imperial Palace guided tour.

Exhibition Period

March 31 – December 24, 2026