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"Surrounded by a cinematic moat and towering stone walls, Tokyo’s Imperial Palace is a sight to behold. It sits atop the former site of Edo Castle (which used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun) and has served as the residence of successive emperors since 1868. Visitors can catch a glimpse of royal life with a guided tour of the palace grounds, and on January 2 and February 23 when the inner palace grounds are opened to the public." - Nicole Kliest