Fushimi-yagura
Fushimi-yagura is a tower in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo. Fushimi-yagura is situated nearby to the city gate Nishinomaru gate, as well as near Palace Square.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Shiodome and Tokyo Imperial Palace.
Shiodome
Photo: Yosemite, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Shiodome is an area in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, located adjacent to Shinbashi and Ginza, near Tokyo Bay and the Hamarikyu Gardens. Formerly a railway terminal, Shiodome has been transformed into one of Tokyo's most modern areas.
Tokyo Imperial Palace
Castle
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Imperial Palace is the main residence of the emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district of the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains several buildings, including the Fukiage Palace, where the emperor has his living… Tokyo Imperial Palace is situated 410 metres northwest of Fushimi-yagura.
National Diet Library
Library
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
The National Diet Library is the national library of Japan 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. National Diet Library is situated 1 km west of Fushimi-yagura.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kokyo Gaien National Garden and Chiyoda City.
Kokyo Gaien National Garden
Neighborhood
Kokyo Gaien National Garden is located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, just south of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
Chiyoda City
Neighborhood
Chiyoda is a district of Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan. Chiyoda covers the grounds of the Imperial Palace, and nothing else. It has no subdivisions or chōme.
Kasumigaseki
Quarter
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Kasumigaseki is a district in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Most government ministries are located in the neighbourhood, making its name a metonym for the Japanese bureaucracy, while Nagatachō refers to the elected government or legislative branch.
Fushimi-yagura
Latitude
35.68062° or 35° 40′ 50″ northLongitude
139.75301° or 139° 45′ 11″ eastOpen location code
8Q7XMQJ3+66OpenStreetMap ID
way 184212776OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
man_made=tower
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Fushimi-yagura” goes by many names.
- French: “Tour Fushimi”
- Japanese: “Fushimi-yagura”
- Japanese: “ふしみやぐら”
- Japanese: “伏見櫓”
- Spanish: “Fushimi-yagura”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Nishinomaru gate and Palace Square.
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