Imperial Palace East National Gardens

It is a historical garden in the Tokyo Imperial Palace. The gardens were first used by the Tokugawa shogunate. The garden was built on the grounds of Edo Castle. The building of the modern gardens began in 1961. The garden is over 210,000 square metres. The garden was completed in 1968. Gardens are well maintained and lovely blooms and manicured trees. Popular place, lots of tourists and locals. Picturesque place. Must see place. Uneven terrain, lots of walking. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Great place for photography

There are extensive grounds, that are well maintained, that you can walk through. You could easily spend an hour or two just walking the entire grounds. That being said, there are not a lot of flowers in this garden. Our group was kind of looking forward to seeing some flower gardens, but there were no major ones. There are some benches. There are some rest areas near the bathrooms.

Only the garden around the palace is accessible to the public. It is a very large area, extremely nice to walk around. There are fish in the water surrounding the palace and fruit trees everywhere around the grounds. The whole area is immaculately maintained. On the day of my visit, it was not too crowded thus the long walk was very enjoyable. A bit of a distance from the subway, so prepare for a lot of walking!

Confusing to navigate the gardens. The park was easier to navigate. We tried to get close to the imperial palace and asked several guards for directions. Some were unnecessarily rude. Most gave us wrong directions. If you want to see the imperial palace, maybe try and book a tour that takes you close if it’s available but don’t think that you’ll be able to see it just by walking around the vast property which is ultimately not that interesting since you’re only walking the periphery of the royal property.

The grounds are well maintained, with a mix of Japanese-style landscaping, open lawns, ponds, and historic remnants of Edo Castle, including stone walls and gates that add a sense of history to the visit. Depending on the season, you’ll find colorful flowers, lush greenery, or stunning autumn foliage that makes each trip unique.

Perfect place for running and walking or just relaxing. Have been there for a quick walk at night and it was crowded with runners which I personally liked. Went early morning for a run and it was packed with walkers and runners and I enjoyed the walk and scenery. Very nice gardens

Nice gardens in the center of Tokyo, the only accesible part of Imperial Palace to public. Beautiful especially in autumn! Allow at least 30 min

Wonderful gardens to walk by the Imperial Palace. If you are a turist, dont expect to go into the castle, as it's reserved for locals, but I heard some tours are available with strict rules and a guide with eyes on you at all times.