State Guest House, Akasaka Palace

In Japanese: 迎賓館赤坂離宮

Built in 1909 as the Crown Prince's palace, it is Japan's only neo-Baroque palace. Now the state guest house for visiting heads of state, it opens its main building and gardens to the public.

National Treasure

Nearby

Shinjuku Gyoen ≈ 15 min by car
Takeshita Street (Harajuku) ≈ 15 min by car
Meiji Jingu Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
Shibuya Scramble Crossing ≈ 20 min by car
Tokyo Tower ≈ 20 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there: 7 min walk from Yotsuya Sta. (JR Chuo/Sobu Line, Akasaka exit; Tokyo Metro Marunouchi/Namboku Lines). Visitor entrance is the West Gate
Fee: Main building and garden: adults ¥1,800, university students ¥1,000, junior high/high school ¥500; garden only ¥300
Good to know: 10:00–17:00 (last entry to the main building 16:00). Closed Wednesdays and on days used for state guests; check the schedule before going. Bag check at entry; the Japanese-style annex requires booking
Time needed: 1 h 30 min

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Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info