This Gardens are a part of the inner palace area and occupying the site of three compounds that belonged to the former Edo Castle are open to the public. You can enjoy beautiful gardens and many historic sites here.It is mostly wheelchair accessible.All restrooms have an accessible restroom.Please see below for information in English on the garden.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Kokyo Higashi Gyoen（Imperial Palace East Gardens）Address: 1-1 Chiyoda,Chiyoda-ku,TokyoTelephone Number: 03-3213-2050Opening Hours: From March 1 to April 14 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (entry up to 4:30 p.m.)
From April 15 to August 31 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (entry up to 5:30 p.m.)
From September 1 to the end of September 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (entry up to 4:30 p.m.)
From October 1 to the end of October 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (entry up to 4:00 p.m.)
From November 1 to the end of February 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (entry up to 3:30 p.m.)Closed: The Garden is closed on the following days and occasions.
Every Monday and Friday (open on National Holiday except the Emperor's Birthday, February 23)
In the event that a National Holiday falls on a Monday, the Garden will be closed on the Tuesday immediately following the National Holiday.
From December 28 to January 3
In circumstances where it is deemed necessary to close the Garden due to Imperial Court functions or other occasions.General Admission Fee: FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: N/AAccessNearest Station/Bus Stop:Subway Otemachi StationDistance from Nearest Station/Bus Stop: 300m to Otemo gateApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 5 minute walk from Otemachi Station - AccessibilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, All outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 90-120minutesParking for those with Disabilities: NoMulitlingual Guidance Available: Yes(Japanese,English,Chinese.Korean)Map of Wheelchair accessible paths Available: NoBasic Information for AccessibilityStep into Entrance of Facility（Height）: NoWheelchair accessible Entryway option(Slope）: N/AElevator: N/ANursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: NoneBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: Available(Otemon gate 3,Hirakawamon gate and Kitanzume Bridge Gate 2each)Baby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: NoneMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: N/ASurface type of Parking Area: N/AParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: N/ADistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: N/AParking Attendants Available: N/AInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: NoSteps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: NoneVehicle Available to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: No
- Toilet
（1.In front of Museum of the Imperial Collections 2.In front of Honmaru rest area 3.Near Tenshudai(castle tower)
4.In front of Hirakawamon gate 5.Near Ninomaru rest area)Restroom Entryway Width: 1.108 cm 2.169cm 3.101cm 4.87cm 5.109cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: 1.56 cm 2.53cm 3.54cm 4.51cm 5.54cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: 1. I bar style 2.No 3.No 4.I bar style 5.NoAvailability of heated bidet: 1. Yes 2.No 3.No 4.No 5.NoToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: AvailableDoor Style: Sliding DoorDoor Width: 1.85 cm 2.93cm 3.94cm 4.90cm 5.95cmHandrail Available: L bar style & adustable U bar styleWarm Water Bidet Available: 1. Yes 2.No 3.No 4.No 5.NoOstomate-compatible facilities: YesUniversal Changing bed（for adults）: NoneEmergency Alert Button in Stall: YesFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: NoDiaper Changing Bed: YesFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: Braille on Toilet Operational Panel, No Braille MapToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
Wheelchair Accessibility from nearest station |
Wheelchair Accessibility at facility |
Restrooms |
Elevator |
Parking |
Cafe |
- Paths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: Some, cobblestone paths and gravel pathStairs at Facility: NoneAccessibility Path around Steps: N/APathway Surfaces: Most paths cobblestone or concrete or gravel paths.Inaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Fujimidamon gate,Tenshudai(Castle tower),ShiomizakaRest Area: Yes, Free rest areas availableBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraille Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: NoneCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: NoBraille Labelled Handrails: N/A
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: NoWidth Inside Elevator: N/ADoor Width: N/AWheelchair Accessible Control Panel: N/ARear-view Mirror in Elevator: N/AAudio guidance at Destination Floors: N/ABraille on Control Panel: N/AVisual Display of Destination Floor: N/AMultilingual Guidance: N/AMultilingual Control Panel: N/A
- Accommodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: NoneFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Most areasAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Fujimidamon gate,Tenshudai(Castle tower),ShiomizakaAudio Guide Available: Audio guide app availableDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Convertion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: AvailableMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: App(Japanese,English,Chinese,Korean,French)Accommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: Yes(English,Chinese)
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