State Guest House Akasaka Palace 迎賓館赤坂離宮

2-1-1, Moto-Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo

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Tour this grand palace built for the Crown Prince

Originally built as a residence for the Crown Prince of the Imperial Family, State Guest House, Akasaka Palace is now used for welcoming distinguished guests. A portion of the palace is open to the public for tours.

Tips

Take in the grandeur of this western-style palace and Japanese aesthetic, such as bronze Japanese suits of armor and cloisonne
No reservation necessary to visit the Main Building and Gardens, please visit on the day directly to the west Gate

This impressive palace is one of two residences belonging to the Japanese government. The palace was built in 1909 in the European Neo-Baroque style, and is often compared to the Palace of Versailles. It was designed by Katayama Tokuma, a student of the British architect Josiah Conder who designed many public buildings in Tokyo and became a controversial symbol of westernization during the Meiji era (1868-1912).

Rent an audio guide and discover more about the palace, such as a selection of its ornately decorated rooms at the main building. Audio guides are available in six languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Korean. Visits to the Japanese Style Annex are available with English guided trips in the afternoon. No reservations are required for touring the main building, but visiting the Japanese Style Annex requires making a reservation in advance.

How to Get There

Yotsuya StationTokyo Metro Marunouchi LineExit 1Approximately 7 min on foot

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Opening Hours	10:00-17:00 MondaysTuesdaysThursdaysFridaysSaturdaysSundaysHolidays Varies by floor, store, and/or facility Varies depending on screening or exhibition schedule *Last entry 60 minutes before closing Closing days: WednesdaysNew Year's holidaysIf a scheduled closing falls on a public holiday, the facility will remain open on the holiday and close the next day.
Price	General admission: 1500 yen CashVisaJCBMasterCardAMEX Varies per exhibition or screeningVaries per establishment
Facility Info	RestroomsNon-smoking areasWiFi JapaneseEnglish JapaneseEnglishChinese (simplified)Korean Wheelchair rampWheelchair accessible elevatorMulti-purpose toiletWheelchair loanAccessible communication formats

For updated information on opening hours, closings, prices, and more, please check the official website or ask the facility directly.