Sakurada-mon, Historic gate at Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan
Located in the inner moat of Tokyo Imperial Palace, Sakurada-mon features traditional Japanese architectural elements with a square layout measuring 17 meters by 38 meters.
Built in 1620, the gate witnessed the assassination of Tairō Ii Naosuke in 1860 by samurai from the Mito and Satsuma Domains during the Sakuradamon Incident.
The gate stands as a testament to Edo period architecture and represents the largest remaining entrance from the original Edo Castle complex.
Visitors can reach Sakurada-mon through Sakuradamon Station on the Yūrakuchō Line or Kasumigaseki Station, which connects to multiple subway lines.
The gate incorporates two additional structures known as Korai-mon and Yagura-mon, following a specific defensive design pattern from feudal Japan.
Location: Chiyoda-ku
Part of: Tokyo Imperial Palace, Edo Castle, Edo Castle Gates
GPS coordinates: 35.67856,139.75394
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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