Shimo Dohkanbori Moat

Shimo Dohkanbori Moat is in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo. Shimo Dohkanbori Moat is situated near the neighborhood Chiyoda City, as well as near the castle Tokyo Imperial Palace.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Tokyo Imperial Palace and Edo Castle.

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 220 metres southwest of Shimo Dohkanbori Moat.

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 380 metres northeast of Shimo Dohkanbori Moat.

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 southwest of Shimo Dohkanbori Moat.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chiyoda City and Kitanomaru Park.

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.

Kitanomaru Park

Neighborhood

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Kitanomaru Park is a public park in Chiyoda, central Tokyo, Japan, just north of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. It is the location of the Nippon Budokan indoor sports and performance venue, the Science Museum, and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.