Chiyoda City Ward - Landmarks & History

Overview

Home to the famed Imperial Palace, Chiyoda City Ward is the nations city of law and order. The palace, with scores of its own unique attractions sits alongside other areas of the city. Here is an introduction to some of the landmarks and historical sites of Chiyoda and how to reach them.

Liberty Bell

A symbol of friendship between the United States and Japan, the Liberty Bell is a reproduction of the original mid-18th century bell found in the US. Located in the northeast corner of Hibiya Park, this replica, exact in size and even bell tone when struck, was donated to Japan after the US occupation of Japan ended in 1952.

A 4-minute walk from Kasumigaseki Station on the Chiyoda, Hibiya or Marunouchi lines.

Old Manseibashi Station

Once a stop between Kanda and Ochinomizu stations on the JR Chuo East line, Old Manseibashi Station is now a restaurant and shop-filled centre. The station was closed down in 1943 yet its location by the Kanda River its orginial red brick colouring and design sees it retain much of its old-world Showa era charm.

A 4-minute walk from Kanda Station on the Ginza or any of the JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku or Chuo lines.

Tokyo Imperial Palace

The Tokyo Imperial Palace is a reaffirmation of Imperial authority. Standing on the grounds of the shogunate that once ruled Japan in place of the Emperor, the palace is surrounded by an impressive moat and while out of public reach, the grounds, including the East Gardens, are well worth the visit.

A 2-minute walk from Otemachi Station on the Chiyoda Line.

Tokyo Station

A wonder of the city, Tokyo Station, with its beautifully historic facade, is a true world of its own. Its elegance belies a reality of over the three thousand trains that pass though here each day. Filled with shopping alleys, food streets and even a top quality art gallery, Tokyo Station is an elite station that is a destination in its own right.

All lines eventually lead to Tokyo...