Three Palace Sanctuaries, Tokyo

Name: Three Palace Sanctuaries
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#461 among attractions in Tokyo

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The Three Palace Sanctuaries are a group of structures in the precincts of the Tokyo Imperial Palace in Japan. They are used in imperial religious ceremonies, including weddings and enthronements. ()

Local name: 宮中三殿 Coordinates: 35°40'54"N, 139°45'0"E

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千代田区 (皇居)Tokyo Japan

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Three Palace Sanctuaries – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imperial Palace, Edo Castle, Sakurada Gate, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.

~930 ftE
Emperor's residence with gardens and tours
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0.5 miNE
Historical landmark with moats
Edo Castle, Tokyo
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~1650 ftSE
Palace
Sakurada Gate, Tokyo
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0.8 miSE
Shopping, Department store
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo
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0.6 miSE
Western-style park with flowers
Hibiya Park, Tokyo
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0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Buddhist architecture
National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
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0.6 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Buddhist architecture
Museum of the Imperial Collections, Tokyo
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0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
National Theatre of Japan, Tokyo
11 min walk • The National Theatre of Japan is a complex consisting of three halls in two buildings in Hayabusachō, a district in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
0.6 miN
Museum, Library
National Archives of Japan, Tokyo
17 min walk • The Independent Administrative Institution National Archives of Japan preserve Japanese government documents and historical records and make them available to the public.
0.8 miE
Museum, Art museum, Architecture
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo
20 min walk • The Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo is an art museum in Tokyo's Marunouchi district.
0.6 miN
Cemetery, Historical place, Memorial site
Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, Tokyo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Three Palace Sanctuaries?

Nearby attractions include Imperial Palace, Tokyo (5 min walk), Fukiage Palace, Tokyo (6 min walk), Chōwaden Reception Hall, Tokyo (6 min walk), Sakurada Gate, Tokyo (8 min walk).

How to get to Three Palace Sanctuaries by public transport?

The nearest stations to Three Palace Sanctuaries:

Bus

Miyakezaka • Lines: 都03 (8 min walk)
Keishicho mae • Lines: 都03 (9 min walk)

Metro

Sakuradamon • Lines: Y (8 min walk)
Hanzomon • Lines: Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, Z (14 min walk)

Train

Tōkyō (24 min walk)
Yurakucho (23 min walk)

Light rail

Shimbashi • Lines: U (32 min walk)