Resident of Japan's Imperial Family by dennisKL
Tokyo Imperial Palace, stands on the former site of Edo Castle. The outer moats can be reached in a five minute walk from Tokyo Station.The palace buildings and inner gardens are not open to the public. Only on January 2 (New Year's Greeting) and December 23 (Emperor's Birthday)We can view the Nijubashi, two bridges that form an entrance to the inner palace grounds. The stone bridge in front is called Meganebashi (Eyeglass Bridge) for its looks. The bridge in the back was formerly a wooden bridge with two levels, from which the name Nijubashi (Double Bridge) is derived.
