Three Palace Sanctuaries

The Three Palace Sanctuaries are a group of structures in the precincts of the in . They are used in imperial religious ceremonies, including weddings and enthronements. The three sanctuaries are:…
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tokyo Imperial Palace and National Diet Library.

Castle
The Imperial Palace is the main residence of the emperor of Japan. It is a large -like area located in the district of the of and contains several buildings, including the Fukiage Palace, where the emperor has his living… is situated 240 metres north of Three Palace Sanctuaries.

Library
The is the national library of and among the largest libraries in the world. It was established in 1948 for the purpose of assisting members of the National Diet of Japan in researching matters of public policy. is situated 620 metres southwest of Three Palace Sanctuaries.

Castle
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a flatland castle that was built in 1457 by Ōta Dōkan in Edo, Toshima District, Musashi Province. In modern times it is part of the in , Tokyo, and is therefore also known as Chiyoda Castle. is situated 1 km northeast of Three Palace Sanctuaries.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tokyo and Chiyoda City.

is the enormous and wealthy capital of , and its main city, overflowing with culture, commerce, and most of all, people. As the most populated urban area in the world, is a fascinating and dynamic metropolis that mixes foreign influences, consumer culture and global business along with remnants of the capital of old Japan.

Neighborhood
Chiyoda is a district of , , . In Japanese it translates as a "field of a thousand generations" Chiyoda covers the grounds of the , and nothing else.

Neighborhood
is a district in , . Most government ministries are located in the neighbourhood, making its name a metonym for the Japanese bureaucracy, while refers to the elected government or legislative branch.

Three Palace Sanctuaries

Latitude
35.68183° or 35° 40′ 55″ north
Longitude
139.74996° or 139° 44′ 60″ east
Elevation
32 metres (105 feet)
Open location code
8Q7XMPJX+PX
Open­Street­Map ID
way 680884178
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Geo­Names ID
9170499
Wiki­data ID
Q7797685
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