Tokyo Imperial Palace - Gallery

Gallery

  • Double-bridge Nijūbashi leading to the main gate over the moats

  • It is the privilege of each new ambassador arriving at the palace to hand in his accreditation to the emperor to be picked up from Tokyo Station either in a limousine or the carriage. Although the carriage is not as comfortable as the modern limousine, most choose the carriage.

  • Building of the Imperial Household Agency, constructed in 1930s, located next to the Kyuden

  • Saineikan dojo for the guards

  • Building of the former Privy Council in the East Garden area, one of the few western-style buildings from the pre-war Showa era

  • Music Department of the Board of Ceremonies

  • Museum of the Imperial Collections, constructed in 1990s

  • Archives and Mausolea Department

  • Palace grounds during Nov 12, 2009 celebration of anniversary of Akihito's ascension to the throne

  • A view of guard tower and East Gate to the Imperial Palace

  • Hasuikebori lotus moat

  • Meeting between Emperor Akihito and former U.S. President George W. Bush

  • Fujimi-yagura (Mt Fuji-view keep), guard building within the inner grounds of the Imperial Palace

  • Pond in the East Garden at the Imperial Palace

  • Tōkagakudō (Music Hall)

  • Suwa no chaya teahouse in the Ninomaru Garden

  • Front entrance of the Chōwaden Reception Hall

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