Visiting the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
Hello, travelers. This is Kumi. A lot of visitors to Tokyo wish to visit the Imperial Palace, but some of them are not really sure where to go and what to see. So, let me give you some idea about this area. You could consider the following four choices depending on the day of your visit and the time you have. 1) Sakuradamon & Nijubashi area (10-30 min) 2) East Gardens (approx. 90-120 min, *closed on Mondays and Fridays ) a) Guided tour to the limited area (75 min) b) Guided tour in the East Gardens (90 min) Let me tell you the details, 1) Sakuradamon & Nijubashi area If your schedule is very tight, you could take the Yurakucho Line (subway) to Sakuradamon station and go to exit 3, you can see this traditional gate. The contrast of modern Tokyo and old Tokyo is very unique. If you're satisfied with this quick peep, you could go back to the station and take the subway to your next destination. If you just see the gate and go back, it probably takes ...