East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Address

1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City

Access

Enter by the Ote-mon, Hirakawa-mon or Kitahanebashi-mon Gate. Bags are inspected at the entrance.

Time to allow

1–1.5 hours

Hours

From 9:00; closing 16:00 (Nov–Feb), 16:30 (Oct), 17:00 (Mar 1–Apr 14 and Sep), 18:00 (Apr 15–Aug); last entry 30 minutes before. Closed Mondays and Fridays (open on national holidays except 23 Feb) and 28 December–3 January.

Cost

Free.

A simple way to visit

1. Walk from Tokyo Station toward the Ote-mon Gate.
2. Pass the bag check and walk up to the castle keep base.
3. Exit and return to Marunouchi for lunch.

Make the most of your visit

Check that the day is not a Monday or Friday before planning. Pair with Tokyo Station and Marunouchi.

Rainy-day planning

Mostly outdoors with gravel paths; keep the visit short in rain.

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Reviewed 21 October 2026. Time allowances are editorial suggestions. Check current opening conditions before visiting.