The Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district of the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains several buildings including the Fukiage Palace where the Emperor has his living quarters, the main palace where various ceremonies and receptions take place, some residences of the Imper…
The Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district of the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains several buildings including the Fukiage Palace where the Emperor has his living quarters, the main palace where various ceremonies and receptions take place, some residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.
Former names: Edo Castle
Classification: Imperial Palace, the Imperial Household Agency, Three Palace Sanctuaries such as the imperial family housing area of related facilities
Address: 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku 100-0001 Tokyo
Town or city: Tokyo
Country: Japan
Grounds: Circa 1.15 km² (0.44 sq mi) (Imperial Household Agency management part) · Circa 2.30 km² (0.89 sq mi) (total area, including Kokyo Gaien National Garden)
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