RPR-JPN-022
Takanawa Imperial Residence
Plan a visit
Access not confirmed — The Imperial Household Agency identifies this as an imperial residential property. Its institutional description does not offer a public interior tour or a booking route. Do not assume admission from nearby palace or garden tickets.
Official source / visitor information
Source review: 2026-10-12.
高輪皇族邸 / 高輪皇族邸宅
Imperial-Princely Residence / Temporary Emperor Emeritus Residence
former residence of Prince and Princess Takamatsu; used by Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita March 2020–April 2022
Surviving / state property assigned to Imperial House
Provenance: Verified imperial residence
Current function:
Sources: SRC-JPN-040, SRC-JPN-041
Geography
Geographic Path: Japan → Tokyo Metropolis → Takanawa
Local Place: Takanawa
Estate / Micro-location: Takanawa Imperial Residence
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Emperors, Residents & Use by Reign
| Period | Emperor | Relationship | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2022 | Emperor Akihito | Emperor Emeritus temporary residence | Akihito and Michiko used Takanawa after abdication. | High |