This park is well maintained and is popular as a historical spot. Security is strict, including luggage checks at reception.
The road surface is flat and easy to navigate for wheelchair users however, there are many long slopes and steep hills in the Edo Castle keep, Honmaru and Ninomaru. Ninomaru Garden has rough paths and some areas with caution signs for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are available for rent at each of the three entrances. There are five accessible toilets available and three rest facilities and benches throughout the garden. For more information about this site, please see below.
The road surface is flat and easy to navigate for wheelchair users however, there are many long slopes and steep hills in the Edo Castle keep, Honmaru and Ninomaru. Ninomaru Garden has rough paths and some areas with caution signs for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are available for rent at each of the three entrances. There are five accessible toilets available and three rest facilities and benches throughout the garden. For more information about this site, please see below.
- 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:
Closed on every Monday and Friday
Closed 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.
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.General Admission Fee: FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: N/AHome Page URL: https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html (English Website)AccessNearest Station: Otemachi StationDistance from Nearest Station: 300m to Main gate (Otemon gate)Approximate travel time from station: 5 minute walk from Otemachi Station - AccessibilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, All outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 90-120minutesMap 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 AreaParking Available: NoneInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: NoneVehicle Available to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: No
- Museum of the Imperial CollectionsHonmaru rest areaTenshudai
(castle tower)Hirakawamon gateNinomaru
rest areaRestroom Entryway Width:108 cm169cm101cm4.87cm 5.109cmToilet Stall Entryway Width:56 cm53cm54cm 51cm54cmWestern Style Toilets Available:YesYesYesYesYesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available:I bar styleNoNoI barNoAvailability of heated bidet:YesNoNoNoNoToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesMuseum of the Imperial CollectionsHonmaru Rest AreaTenshudai
(castle tower)Hirakawamon
GateNinomaru
Rest AreaToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites:AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableDoor Style:Sliding DoorSliding DoorSliding DoorSliding DoorSliding DoorDoor Width:85 cm93cm94cm90cm95cmHandrail Available:L bar style & adustable U bar styleL bar style & adustable U bar style L bar style & adustable U bar styleL bar style & adustable U bar styleL bar style & adustable U bar styleWarm Water Bidet Available:YesNoNoNoNoOstomate-compatible facilities:YesYesYesYesYesUniversal Changing bed（for adults）:NoneNoneNoneNoneNoneEmergency Alert Button in Stall:YesYesYesYesYesFor 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 (1) |
Restrooms (2) |
Parking |
Cafe |
- Paths & Walkways at FacilityPathway Surfaces: Most paths cobblestone or concrete or gravel paths.Stairs at Facility: NoneInformation about slopes on path:
(1) Ruins of Nakanomon Gate - Ruins of Nakajakumon Gate, approx. 100 m, 5-7 degree slope.
(2) The slope of the keep is 60m and steep at 10-12 degrees.
(3) Barinzaka Slope is 50m, 4-9 degree slope.
(4) Shiomizaka is a steep slope of 60m, 10-12 degrees. Caution sign for wheelchair users at this slope.Inaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Fujimidamon gate,Tenshudai(Castle tower),ShiomizakaRest Area: Yes, Free rest areas availableBraille Ground Blocks : None - Escalators/ElevatorsEscalators & Elevators Available: None
- Accommodations for Different Needs at FacilityMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: Multilingual information is available via an audio application in seven languages.Displays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneSpeech to Text Convertion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: AvailableAccommodations 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: English and Chinese Speaking Staff Available
