A moat surrounds the grounds of the palace.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Even though you are in the middle of Tokyo the moat and the old guardhouse buildings give the palace grounds a peaceful and idylic feel.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Plaza across the street from the Imperial Palace.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Close to train station so a nice stroll to break your travel plans.
Very well kept, with walla and moat.
The actual palace is partly hidden behind the wall and not the most impressive in Japan.
Written Apr 15, 2009
Address: Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku
Website: http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/
This is the famous samurai Kusunoki Masashige, 1294-1336, a patriotic hero called Nanko or Dai-Nanko. You can read more about him in the Wikipedia. The link is provided below.
Written Apr 22, 2007
Address: Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kusunoki_Masashige
only outside, that is
Written Mar 19, 2006
Address: Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku
Website: http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html
Written Apr 20, 2005
Address: Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku
Website: http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html
Written Apr 20, 2005
Address: Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku
Website: http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html
Written Apr 20, 2005
Address: Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku
Website: http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html
Not much to see as it's closed to visitors for most of the year, but worth a visit.
Updated Feb 13, 2005
Address: Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku
Website: http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html
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Not much to see as it's closed to visitors for most of the year, but worth a visit.
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