Meiji Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll.
The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle. It’s a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station and is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family.
Edo Castle, also known as Chiyoda Castle, is a flatland castle that was built in 1457 by ÅŒta DÅkan. Edo Castle is located in Chiyoda in Tokyo, then known as Edo, Toshima District, Musashi Province. Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Tokugawa shogunate here.
