Kokyo Gaien

(Source : )

Kokyo Gaien National Garden, situated outside the Imperial Palace, is a extensive park surrounded by an abundance of nature that makes people forget they are in the center of a big city. There are structures from the Edo period such as gates, bridges, yagura (turrets or watchtower), and also a rest house. The park is crowded with many visitors on a fine day. The sidewalk surrounding Kokyo Gaien is popular for jogging and running. Since the road is well-paved, it is quite convenient even for foreign joggers.

(Source: 　)

Precious historical buildings

In the park, many historical remains can be seen including the most famous place in Kokyo Gaien, Nijubashi (bridge), the only Fushimi-yagura in Japan that has a unique structure and was a symbol of Edo Castle in that period.

(Source: 　)

Parks that are oasis in this big city

Wadakura Funsui Park, that was built to commemorate the marriage of the reigning emperor, features a big fountain and water monument. There is also a restaurant in the park, so you can have a relaxing time. At night, it is gorgeously illuminated.

(Source: 　)

Basking in the sun at the remains of Tenshu (a castle tower) of Edo Castle!

Kokyo Higashi Gyoen, next to Kokyo Gaien, is where the honmaru (the main building of the castle) used to be located and currently, you can climb up the remains of Tenshu. The beauty of the Japanese garden is also popular. It’s open from 9:00 to 16:00 (closing time depends on the season).

(Source: 　)

Address

Kokyo Gaien, Chiyoda, Tokyo

View in Google Maps

Contact No.

+81-3-3213-0095

Access

2-min walk from B6 or Exit 2 of Nijubashimae Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line 2-min walk from B6 or Exit 2 of Hibiya Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line 8-min walk from Exit 3 of Sakuradamon Station on Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line 10-min walk from Yurakucho Station or Tokyo Station on JR