Tokyo's Hidden Gem: Akasaka Palace 🏰✨

When I visited, there were hardly any non-Japanese tourists—it's really off the beaten path. 🍃🌸 After exploring carefully, I felt it was absolutely worth the trip! The most memorable part was that the palace is very Western in style but incorporates many Japanese elements. 🏰✨ For example, there are Japanese bells inside the large chandeliers, Japanese musical instruments decorating the walls, and samurai helmet carvings on the fireplace, among others. 🌸 Tokyo Akasaka Palace (Akasaka Palace) 🍃🌸 The official name is the State Guest House Akasaka Palace. 🏰✨ It serves as Japan's state guest house for receiving foreign heads of state and hosting state-level events. Originally built in 1909 as the Old Crown Prince's Residence, it was converted into a guest house after World War II and officially opened in 1974. 🍃🌸 Architectural Style: Neo-Baroque design, blending European palace styles with Japanese craftsmanship, it is hailed as the "Versailles of the East." 🏰✨Features: Lavish interiors (crystal chandeliers, murals, etc.) and a vast French-style garden. 🌟 If you only want to visit the main building and the garden, no reservation is needed at all! 🍃🌸 Just go to the entrance, queue up for security check, and buy your ticket. #Tokyo 🌆