Introduction to Akasaka Imperial Palace

Akasaka Palace

Japanese name: Akasaka Palace

In 1908, a Japanese architect drew inspiration from the Palace of Versailles in France and built a palace for the Japanese Emperor here. The prince built a palace, a project that was not completed until 1913.

Previously used as a guest house, the Emperor of Japan lived here from 1873 to 1889. A feast of cherry blossoms or chrysanthemums would be held in the garden there to welcome diplomats, dignitaries and other important guests. The French writer Pierre Loti once described a feast he attended. In 1922, when the Prince of Wales visited Japan, he was arranged to live in this palace. After World War II, the Library of Congress was temporarily moved to this building.

This year is its 100th anniversary. It is located in the central area of ??Tokyo, adjacent to the Imperial Palace. It was once a palace built specifically for the prince. Due to its excessive luxury, the palace remained uninhabited for more than half of its century-old history. Recently, it was listed as a "national treasure" by Japan.

Tokyo State Guesthouse, also known as Akasaka Palace, was once the "East Palace Palace" and is now the largest Western palace-style hotel in Japan. Due to its excessive luxury, the palace was uninhabited for more than half of the past century. This majestic palace was built in the early 20th century and is a product of Japan's Meiji Restoration era. Regardless of its architectural style, style or function, it carries the transformation of an Eastern country into Western civilization. The palace was built for the crown prince at that time, but now it is a national guest house, specially used to receive heads of state. Recently, it was officially listed as a "national treasure" by Japan.