Place · Marunouchi / Ginza
Imperial Palace East Gardens皇居東御苑
Free gardens on the old castle grounds, a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station; check the closing days before you go.
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- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
- Kanto ↗Suica/PASMO is the default IC card; ICOCA also works.
- Kanto ↗Tokyo stands on the left side of escalators.
- Tokyo ↗Avoid moving large bags on trains 07:30–09:30 and 17:30–19:30; rush-hour cars are packed.
Time on site (minutes)
40
min
50
worthwhile
70
typical
90
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Closed on some weekdays; last entry and closing vary by season; not printed until verified.
Getting in
- Stop
- Ōtemachi (subway) or Tokyo Station Marunouchi side, to the Ōte-mon gate
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- note: none of note
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Calm on weekday mornings.
- Sensory load
- 1/5
- Exposure
- high
Bailouts
- heat: KITTE lobby (AC)
- rain: Tokyo Station Marunouchi concourse
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Tokyo Station Marunouchi concourse
Combine in the same cluster
Red lines
- Bags may be checked at the gate.
Sources
- Imperial Household Agency — visits (official)