Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tokyo

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Imperial Palace East Gardens is a place located in Tokyo (Tokyo metropolis) and belongs to the category of forts and castles, garden.

It is situated at an altitude of 52 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 35°41'11"N latitude and 139°45'25"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Imperial Palace East Gardens is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Takebashi (metro, 7 min walk), 日経ビル (bus, 9 min walk), Tōkyō (train, 19 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museum of the Imperial Collections (museum, 3 min walk), Matsu no Ōrōka (forts and castles, 4 min walk), Ōoku (forts and castles, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 35°41'11"N, 139°45'25"E

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千代田区 (皇居)Tokyo Japan

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Imperial Palace East Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imperial Palace, Edo Castle, Sakurada Gate, Tokyo International Forum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Imperial Palace East Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Museum of the Imperial Collections, Tokyo (3 min walk), Matsu no Ōrōka, Tokyo (4 min walk), Ōoku, Tokyo (6 min walk), Edo Castle, Tokyo (6 min walk).

How to get to Imperial Palace East Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Imperial Palace East Gardens:

Metro

Takebashi • Lines: T (7 min walk)
Otemachi • Lines: C, Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, I, M, T, Z (11 min walk)

Bus

日経ビル • Lines: 丸の内シャトル (9 min walk)
三井物産 • Lines: 丸の内シャトル (9 min walk)

Train

Tōkyō (19 min walk)
Kanda (23 min walk)