Tayasu Gate, Historical gate in Chiyoda-ku, Japan
Tayasu Gate stands as a northern entrance point to the Imperial Palace grounds, featuring two perpendicular entrances in a masugata architectural design.
The gate, constructed in 1636, formed part of the defense system of Edo Castle, marking a strategic entry point during the Tokugawa shogunate period.
The gate exemplifies traditional Japanese fortification methods with its squared design and received designation as an Important Cultural Property in 1961.
Visitors can reach the gate through a five-minute walk from Exit 2 of Kudanshita Station, making it accessible for exploration of the palace grounds.
The gate maintains its original matsugata structure with intersecting entrance points, demonstrating seventeenth-century Japanese military architecture.
Location: Chiyoda-ku
Part of: Kitanomaru Park, Edo Castle Gates, Edo Castle
GPS coordinates: 35.69404,139.74932
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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