RPR-JPN-019
Meiji Palace
明治宮殿
Modern Imperial Palace / Principal Ceremonial and Residential Palace
completed 1888; destroyed in air raid 1945
Lost
Provenance: Verified imperial palace
Current function:
Sources: SRC-JPN-032, SRC-JPN-033
Geography
Geographic Path: Japan → Tokyo Metropolis → Chiyoda → Tokyo Imperial Palace / former Edo Castle
Local Place: Tokyo Imperial Palace
Estate / Micro-location: Former Edo Castle / Fukiage / Kyūden complex
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Emperors, Residents & Use by Reign
| Period | Emperor | Relationship | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888–1912 | Emperor Meiji | principal palace / ceremonial-residential complex | Meiji Palace served the modern court until its destruction in 1945. | High |
| 1912–1926 | Emperor Taisho | principal palace / ceremonial-residential complex | Meiji Palace served the modern court until its destruction in 1945. | High |
| 1926–1945 | Emperor Showa | principal palace / ceremonial-residential complex | Meiji Palace served the modern court until its destruction in 1945. | High |