Ōoku, Tokyo

Name: Ōoku
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#390 among attractions in Tokyo

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Facts and practical information

The Ōoku refers to the women's quarters of Edo Castle, the section where the women connected to the reigning shōgun resided. Similar areas in the castles of powerful daimyō, such as the Satsuma Domain, were also referred to by this term. ()

Local name: 大奥 Coordinates: 35°41'18"N, 139°45'14"E

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千代田区 (皇居)Tokyo Japan

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Ōoku – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imperial Palace, Edo Castle, Sakurada Gate, Nippon Budokan.

0.4 miS
Emperor's residence with gardens and tours
Imperial Palace, Tokyo
11 min walk • The Imperial Palace, nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, is a pivotal symbol of the nation's rich heritage and the residence of the Japanese imperial family. Surrounded by moats and massive stone walls, the palace is a serene oasis amid the bustling cityscape.
~40 ftN
Historical landmark with moats
Edo Castle, Tokyo
1 min walk • Edo Castle, an emblematic historical site nestled in the heart of Tokyo, stands as a testament to Japan's rich feudal past. Originally constructed in 1457, this grand fortress was the residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, who ruled over Japan during the Edo period.
0.7 miS
Palace
Sakurada Gate, Tokyo
18 min walk • The Sakurada Gate, known in Japanese as Sakuradamon, is a historic gateway that once served as one of the entrances to Edo Castle, the seat of power for the Tokugawa shogunate in Tokyo, Japan. It is situated in the Chiyoda ward and is one of the most significant...
0.4 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Nippon Budokan, Tokyo
11 min walk • The Nippon Budokan, often shortened to simply "Budokan," is an iconic arena nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Known primarily as a venue for martial arts competitions, particularly judo, it has also gained international fame as a concert hall, where numerous...
~860 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Buddhist architecture
National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
5 min walk • The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, often abbreviated as MOMAT, is a treasure trove of contemporary artistic expression nestled in the heart of Japan's bustling capital city. As Tokyo's first national art museum, it was established in 1952 and has since become a...
~1620 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Buddhist architecture
Museum of the Imperial Collections, Tokyo
8 min walk • The Museum of the Imperial Collections Sannomaru-Shōzōkan is located on the grounds of the East Garden of Tokyo Imperial Palace. It showcases a changing exhibition of a part of the imperial household treasures.
~730 ftN
Museum, Library
National Archives of Japan, Tokyo
4 min walk • The Independent Administrative Institution National Archives of Japan preserve Japanese government documents and historical records and make them available to the public.
0.7 miSE
Skyscraper
Marunouchi Building, Tokyo
18 min walk • The Marunouchi Building is a skyscraper located in Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan. Construction of the 180-metre, 37-story skyscraper was finished in 2002.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Gyoko-dori Underground Gallery, Tokyo
18 min walk • Gyoko-dori Underground Gallery is an underground passageway and exhibition space in Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan. The passageway links Tokyo Station with the Marunouchi Building, Shin-Marunouchi Building and Nijūbashimae Station.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
National Showa Memorial Museum, Tokyo
13 min walk • The National Showa Memorial Museum is a national museum in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, managed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
0.4 miW
Cemetery, Historical place, Memorial site
Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, Tokyo
11 min walk • Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery is a national Japanese cemetery and memorial for 352,297 unidentified war dead of the Second World War, located near the inner moat of the Imperial Palace and Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ōoku?

Nearby attractions include Edo Castle, Tokyo (1 min walk), National Archives of Japan, Tokyo (4 min walk), National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (5 min walk), Tokyo/Chiyoda, Tokyo (5 min walk).

How to get to Ōoku by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ōoku:

Metro

Takebashi • Lines: T (8 min walk)
Kudanshita • Lines: Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, S, T, Z (14 min walk)

Bus

Chiyoda Kuyakusho • Lines: 内神田ルート, 秋葉原ルート (11 min walk)
かがやきプラザ • Lines: 内神田ルート (11 min walk)

Train

Tōkyō (24 min walk)
Suidobashi (25 min walk)