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Tokyo Imperial Palace

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    1. At the Imperial Palace – Tokyo Imperial Palace loop from 大手町

    5.69km

    01:31

    60m

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 16, 2020

    Today's Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park in the center of Tokyo surrounded by moats and massive stone walls, just a few minutes' walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of the imperial family of Japan.
    Edo Castle was once the seat of the Tokugawa shogun that ruled Japan from 1603 to 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 the construction of a new imperial palace was completed. The palace was destroyed in the Second World War and then rebuilt in the same style.

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      October 20, 2019

      Although you can not visit the palace itself, the surrounding historical grounds are worth a visit. The impressive fortress wall as well as the gates can be explored and also the area of the Edo castle is accessible.

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