Imperial Palace East Gardens
The former inner citadel of Edo Castle, now a public garden with stone walls and the keep's foundation.
- Area
- Tokyo · Tokyo Station·Kanda
- Location
- Marunouchi
- Getting there
- Otemachi Sta. · Tokyo Sta.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Mar 1–Apr 14: 9:00–17:00Apr 15–Aug 31: 9:00–18:00Sep: 9:00–17:00Oct: 9:00–16:30Nov–Feb: 9:00–16:00Last entry 30 min before closing
- Closed
- MondaysFridaysDec 28–Jan 3
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
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