Geihin-kan Akasaka Rikyu (The State Guest House), Tokyo

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This former palace was used to house state guests. You will probably need to settle for a photo of the outside, tours inside are limited to 10 days a year and guests are chosen by lottery.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

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