Akasaka Palace

Area

Roppongi / Akasaka

Category

History Educational tour

Akasaka Palace formerly belonged to the Kishu-Tokugawa clan, and then passed down to the imperial family. Later, it was used as a guesthouse for foreign diplomats. The former palace has been open for public viewing since 2016. You can view some areas for free while others have a charge.

Basic Information

Address

2-1-1 Moto-akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Phone

03-5728-7788

Hours

10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. 
(last entry at 4:00p.m. for the Main Building, 4:30p.m. for the Front Garden)

Closed

Wednesdays

Fee

・Front Garden: free前庭：無料
・Main Building and Main Garden:
   - Adults: ¥1000 (¥800)
   - Children: ¥500  (¥400)
   - Elementary school students and below: free
・Japanese-style Annex: 
   - Adults: ¥1500
   - Junior high/high school students: ¥700 
* () prices are group prices

Guide

Offered in English, Traditional Chinese and Korean

Website

http://www.geihinkan.go.jp/geihinkan/akasaka/koukai_e.html

Access

FromShinjuku Station

【Shinjuku Sta.】— JR Chuo Line / for Tokyo
→【Yotsuya Sta.】from the Akasaka Exit → about a 7-minute walk

FromTokyo Station

【Tokyo Sta.】— JR Chuo Line / for Toyoda
→【Yotsuya Sta.】from the Akasaka Exit → about a 7-minute walk

FromNarita Airport

【Narita Airport Sta.】— Skyliner / for Keisei Ueno
→【Nippori Sta.】→ JR Yamanote Line / for Ueno
→【Kanda Sta.】— JR Chuo Line / for Toyoda
→【Yotsuya Sta.】from the Akasaka Exit → about a 7-minute walk

FromHaneda Airport

 【Haneda Airport Sta.】— Tokyo Monorail / for Hamamatsucho
→【Hamamatsucho Sta.】— Keihin Tohoku Line / for Minami Urawa
→【Kanda Sta.】— JR Chuo Line / for Toyoda
→【Yotsuya Sta.】from the Akasaka Exit → about a 7-minute walk