Imperial Palace –  April 22, 2025 

  • Location:  Tokyo – Day 5
  • Walk:  Tokyo 
  • Weather:  60-75°/ overcast, winds  10-20 mph

The Imperial Palace has limited admission and I snagged a ticket. With its low one story profile, Chowaden Hall was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. Here is where the Emperor and Empress live. On the occasion of New Year and the Emperor’s birthday, the Emperor and Empress stand on Chowaden Hall’s balcony and received greetings from as many as 20,000 people gathered on Kyuden Totei courtyard.

Frank Lloyd Wright inspired lines of Chowaden Hall.
Structure at Imperial Palace.
Imperial Garden grounds.
“Eyeglass” bridge at Imperial Palace surrounded by Tokyo.

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