There are many attractive places in and around the Imperial Palace.
I visited several places.
The palace has been developed on the site of the Edo Castle. It locates in the central Tokyo and is surrounded by Tokyo’s skyscrapers.
The emperor lives in his space in the palace.
Some places, including the East Garden, are open to the public.
There is a wide lawn field in the garden. The main building of the castle was here.
The ruin (basement) of the main tower remains over the lawn.
Many stone walls remain in the garden. (See the top and the 4th photo)
I found many foreign tourists enjoying the garden. Japan loosened its immigration control (to curve the Covid-19) in October.
The garden is nature rich. Some trees had yellow and red leaves. (See also the 2nd photo)
I found some autumn fruits in the garden. These are persimmon trees.
The palace is surrounded by moats. Water birds were swimming.
Walking paths are well arranged around the moats.
This is a scene of Chiforigafuchi. People enjoyed the autumn color.
The norther part is uses as a park. There are several facilities including Nippon Budokan (a building for martial arts and other activities).
People enter the park through an Edo-period style gate. (See the 3rd phot)
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