Shinnen Ippan Sanga (New Year’s visit of the public to the Imperial Palace) 新年一般参賀

1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo

2025-1-2

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Central Tokyo

Tokyo Station & Marunouchi

Note: The 2025 installment of this event has already taken place.

During this special annual New Year's event, the grounds of the Imperial Palace are open to the general public. On January 2nd, visitors gather in the square by Chowa-Den Hall to express their good wishes for the upcoming year. This is a unique opportunity for you to see the Emperor, Empress and other members of the Imperial Family.

To see the Imperial Family, enter the palace grounds through Nijubashi, the main gate. Then, make your way toward the East Gardens, and exit through either the Sakashita-mon Gate or Kikyo-mon Gate.

In 2025, the event will be held five times throughout the day. The Imperial Family makes three appearances in the morning and two in the afternoon, allowing visitors to directly attend.

How to Get There

Nijubashimae Station | 11 min on foot
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

Hibiya Station | 12 min on foot
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line | Toei Mita Line

Keywords

January

Opening Hours	9:30-14:20 First appearance: around 10:10 Second appearance: around 11:00 Third appearance: around 11:50 Fourth appearance: around 13:30 Fifth appearance: around 14:20
Price	Free

Please check the official event website for the latest updates on opening dates and times, prices, and other information.