Sakashita Gate — Attraction in Tokyo

If you are in Tokyo, visit Imperial Palace Park, I went there few times and sometimes I've been there few days per week just to walk around and learn more. Each visit was somehow interesting and you can alays discover new things each time you visit. The whole place is a peaceful heaven right in the middle of the bustle of Tokyo. The gardens gorgeous, as you would expect and genrally it is serene escape. I was lucky to be there when not many tourists was around. The East Gardens are pretty cool as well because you get this peek into Japan's history with the Edo Castle ruins, etc. Go and visit the Nijubashi Bridge, the palace, or simply walk around. Park is just a great place to chill with jogging paths, spots for picnics, and benches scattered around where you can just relax. It's like a perfect blend of nature, culture, and a bit of...

A historical bridge that connects the outer castle area to the Imperial Palace. Even though entry is not possible, there are still palace guards posted there and you can witness the change of guards throughout the day. The surrounding is beautiful with the lush green grass and the various lake creatures thriving in the moat. A unique experience as the Imperial Palace is in the middle of Tokyo city with towering skyscrapers in the background...

A lot of tourists who come on the big tour buses seem to be disappointed that they “only” get to see a closed gate. As far as I know, the Palace itself serves as the main residence for the Emperor, which may be the reason why the building is not open for visitors. I was still impressed to get so close to the castle and walking around the well-kept gardens is well...