Palace Square

Palace Square is in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo. Access is restricted and requires permission. Palace Square is situated nearby to the city gate Nishinomaru gate, as well as near the tower Fushimi-yagura.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tokyo Imperial Palace and National Diet Library.

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Castle

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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 360 metres northwest of Palace Square.

National Diet Library

Library

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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 Palace Square.

Edo Castle

Castle

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Edo Castle 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 Tokyo Imperial Palace in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is therefore also known as Chiyoda Castle. Edo Castle is situated 740 metres north of Palace Square.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chiyoda City and Kokyo Gaien National Garden.

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.