Japan
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Chiyoda

Site of Ōoku

The Ōoku was historically the women's quarters of , 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.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: term refers to the harem of Edo Castle
  • Also known as: “Ooku” and “Ōoku”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Edo Castle and Tokyo Imperial Palace.

Castle
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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 140 metres northwest of Site of Ōoku.

Castle
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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 quarters… is situated 570 metres southwest of Site of Ōoku.

Museum
Photo: Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , Tokyo, also known as MOMAT, is the foremost museum collecting and exhibiting modern Japanese art. The museum, in , Japan, is known for its collection of 20th-century art and includes Western-style and Nihonga artists. is situated 360 metres north of Site of Ōoku.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chiyoda City and Tokyo.

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.

Photo: Morio, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.

Quarter
Photo: Gary Bembridge, CC BY 2.0.
is a public park in , central , , just north of the . It is the location of the indoor sports and performance venue, the Science Museum, and the .

Site of Ōoku

Latitude
35.68736° or 35° 41′ 15″ north
Longitude
139.7554° or 139° 45′ 19″ east
Open location code
8Q7XMQP4+W5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5808073053
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q1064983
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Site of Ōoku” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “大奥”
  • Chinese: “大奧”
  • Chinese: “大奧遺址”
  • French: “Ooku”
  • French: “Ōoku”
  • German: “Ōoku”
  • Italian: “Ōoku”
  • Japanese: “大奥”
  • Japanese: “大奥跡”
  • Japanese: “広敷”
  • Korean: “오오쿠 터”
  • Korean: “오오쿠”
  • Malay: “Ōoku”
  • Persian: “اواوکو”
  • Russian: “Ооку”
  • Serbian: “Ооку”
  • Spanish: “Sitio de Ōoku”
  • Swedish: “Ōoku”
  • Thai: “โอโอกุ”
  • Thai: “โอโอะขุ”
  • Vietnamese: “Ōoku”

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