Imperial Palace and Government District

Top Reasons to Go

A City Oasis. Located in the middle of the city, the Imperial Palace East Garden is a wonderful place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

House of Parliament. Looking something like a squat pyramid, the National Diet Building houses Japan's parliament.

A Controversial Shrine. The Yasukuni Shrine (Shrine of Peace for the Nation), which represents Japan's militaristic past, has long been the source of political tension between Japan, Korea, and China.

Art Abounds. The finest collection of Japanese modern art is housed in the National Museum of Modern Art, including works by such renowned painters as Taikan Yokoyama, Gyoshu Hayami, Kokei Kobayashi, and Gyokudo Kawai.