Shinkamon
Shinkamon is a building in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo. Shinkamon is situated nearby to the Shinto shrine Three Palace Sanctuaries, as well as near Carriage entrance.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 290 metres north of Shinkamon.
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 570 metres southwest of Shinkamon.
Three Palace Sanctuaries
Shinto shrine
The Three Palace Sanctuaries are a group of structures in the precincts of the Tokyo Imperial Palace in Japan. They are used in imperial religious ceremonies, including weddings and enthronements. The three sanctuaries are:…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chiyoda City and Hayabusachō.
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.
Hayabusachō
Neighborhood
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Hayabusachō is a district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. As of April 1, 2007, the district's population is 483. Hayabusachō is located of the western part of Chiyoda.
Nagatachō
Quarter
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Nagatachō is a district of Tokyo, Japan, located in Chiyoda Ward. It is the location of the Diet of Japan and the Prime Minister's residence. The Supreme Court of Japan is located in neighboring Hayabusachō.
Shinkamon
Latitude
35.68138° or 35° 40′ 53″ northLongitude
139.74971° or 139° 44′ 59″ eastOpen location code
8Q7XMPJX+HVOpenStreetMap ID
way 680884207OpenStreetMap feature
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Japanese to Russian—“Shinkamon” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “しんかもん”
- Japanese: “新嘉門”
- Korean: “신가문”
- Russian: “Синкамон”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Carriage entrance and West carriage entrance.
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