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Otemon Gate: Edo Castle’s Main Entrance and Its Guardhouses

Edo Castle's main gate, designed by Todo Takatora in the Keicho era. Koraimon, Watariyagura, guardhouses, plus a museum reopening autumn 2026. Free entry.
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Fujimi-yagura Turret and the 47 Ronin Incident Site: Edo Castle Area Guide

Edo Castle's only surviving three-story turret, plus the Matsu-no-Oroka site where the 47 Ronin story began. Five spots with history, photos and access.
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Edo Castle’s Honmaru: The Tenshudai Keep Base, Fujimi-tamon and the Ooku Site

Climb the 11-metre stone base where Japan's tallest castle keep stood until 1657. Honmaru Site, Fujimi-tamon and 7 spots in all, with 360-degree photos.
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Edo Castle’s Ninomaru: Garden, Teahouse, Hirakawa Gate and Shiomizaka Slope

The quieter side of the East Gardens: Ninomaru Garden, Suwa-no-Chaya teahouse, Hirakawa Gate and Shiomizaka Slope. Five spots with history and access.
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Edo Castle’s Outer Grounds: Sakuradamon, Tayasu-mon, Shimizu-mon and Chidorigafuchi

Nine sites you can visit without entering the East Gardens: Sakuradamon Incident site, three Important Cultural Property gates and Chidorigafuchi.
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Edo Castle Ruins Today: The Imperial Palace East Gardens, Public Tour & Inui Street

Edo Castle today is the free Imperial Palace East Gardens, 15 minutes from Tokyo Station. All 5 areas and 30 spots, plus hours, closed days and access.