Tokyo Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan and is situated in a vast garden in the ward of Chiyoda. It is surrounded by moats and walls and guard towers in almost every corners. The inner grounds of the palace are open to the public twice a year on January 2nd and on the Emperor's birthday which is on December 23rd.
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| Bonsai like trees around the palace |
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| Nijubashi Bridge |
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| The intricate details of the railings on both side of the bridge leading to the palace |
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| Sakura in the palace grounds |
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| Main gate of the Imperial Palace |
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| With moats and walls surrounding the Imperial palace |
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| Guard Tower |
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| High Rise office buildings in the Marunouchi area |
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| Great fountains and nice art sculpture, Marunouchi |
The Iconic Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station is located in the Marunouchi business district of Chiyoda, a walking distance from the Imperial Palace and close to the Ginza commercial district. It is Tokyo's main intercity rail terminal and the second largest railway station in the city after Shinjuku Station.
Tokyo Station opened in 1914 while the hotel opened a year after.
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| The iconic Tokyo Station and Hotel in the Marunouchi business district of Chiyoda |
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| Details of the dome in the Marunouchi south exit |
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| My nephew in the middle right under the dome |
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