As Tokyo continues to reopen following the end of Japan’s state of emergency, many venues and attractions are slowly starting to open their doors to visitors once again. Starting on Tuesday June 2, the Imperial Palace has reopened after a two-month closure – with some new safety restrictions in place.
One of the best free things to do in Tokyo, visits to the Imperial Palace in the morning and afternoon sessions will now be limited to a maximum of 50 people each. Visitors will be asked to wear face masks and submit to a temperature check upon arrival. Of the 50 spots in each session, 30 will be for walk-ins and 20 for those with bookings. Considering how popular the palace is with Tokyoites, we recommend making a reservation online to secure a spot. If you just can’t wait to visit the palace this week, then be punctual – from June 2 to 4, all the visiting spots are walk-in only.
The palace’s East Gardens and Museum of the Imperial Collections, which were also closed due to Covid-19 coronavirus, will resume business on June 2 as well.
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