Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace is located in Chiyoda District, Tokyo. It is the core area of ​​the Japanese Emperor's residence and is full of mystery. It covers an area of ​​about 17 hectares and is surrounded by moats, stone walls and about 300,000 ancient trees from all over Japan. The inner courtyard buildings are mostly in traditional Japanese style, with green tiles, white walls and brown copper columns, which are elegant and simple. Among them, the main hall "Matsu no Kaku" is the venue for the main activities of the royal family and diplomatic etiquette, and important ceremonies are solemnly held here. The Chowaden is about 200 meters wide and is where the emperor receives congratulations. Although it is a typical traditional Japanese style, it is built with modern materials. In addition, there are buildings such as the Flower Shadow Pavilion and the Waterfall Viewing Pavilion in the palace, which complement the exquisite garden landscape. On special occasions such as the New Year and the Emperor's birthday, the public can enter the inner courtyard through the Nijubashi Bridge to feel the solemn atmosphere of the royal family.