# Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace is the residence of Japan's emperor, set behind wide moats and stone walls on the former site of Edo Castle.

## About Imperial Palace

Its East Gardens are open to the public and free to enter.

## Nearest station to Imperial Palace

The nearest station to Imperial Palace is Takebashi, about 9 minutes on foot. You can also walk from Sakuradamon (11 minutes on foot), Nijubashimae (12 minutes on foot) and Hanzomon (13 minutes on foot).

## Nearest stations

- [Takebashi](/stations/takebashi.md) — 9 min walk
- [Sakuradamon](/stations/sakuradamon.md) — 11 min walk
- [Nijubashimae](/stations/nijubashimae.md) — 12 min walk
- [Hanzomon](/stations/hanzomon.md) — 13 min walk

Walking times are estimates from the landmark map point; the actual route and station exit can differ.

## Related landmarks

- [Nippon Budokan](/landmarks/nippon-budokan.md)

## Rail lines serving these stations

- [Tozai Line](/lines/tozai.md)
- [Yurakucho Line](/lines/yurakucho.md)
- [Chiyoda Line](/lines/chiyoda.md)
- [Hanzomon Line](/lines/hanzomon.md)

## Facts

- **Category:** Park
- **Also known as:** 皇居, Tokyo Imperial Palace, Kokyo
- **Coordinates:** 35.6852, 139.7528
- **Official website:** https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/koukyo.html

## Related

- [All landmarks](/landmarks/index.md)