RPR-JPN-020
Akasaka Crown Prince Palace
赤坂離宮 / 東宮御所
Crown Prince Palace → State Guest House
completed 1909; converted to State Guest House and reopened 1974
Surviving / State Guest House, Akasaka Palace
Provenance: Verified imperial crown-prince palace
Current function: State Guest House for foreign heads of state and dignitaries
Sources: SRC-JPN-034, SRC-JPN-035, SRC-JPN-036
Geography
Geographic Path: Japan → Tokyo Metropolis → Moto-Akasaka
Local Place: Moto-Akasaka
Estate / Micro-location: Akasaka imperial residential / state-guest-house zone
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Emperors, Residents & Use by Reign
| Period | Emperor | Relationship | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909–1912 | Emperor Taisho | crown-prince residence before accession | Akasaka Palace was built as the Crown Prince's Palace for Yoshihito. | High |
Plan Your Visit
Access not confirmed
The current official visitor page could not be retrieved in this review. Historical public-opening information does not establish the present calendar or bookable routes.
Visit scope: Current state-guest-house admission remains to be confirmed.
Source review: 2026-10-09. Live availability not checked.