RUL-JPN-122 · RULER · JAPAN
Emperor Meiji
1867–1912
Local name: 明治天皇
Title: Emperor of Japan
Reign: 1867–1912
Sequence: No. 122
Dynasty / court: Imperial House of Japan
Chronology note: Imperial Household Agency genealogy; ancient dates are the traditional official chronology.
Residence Timeline
| Period | Palace | Role | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867–1869 | Kyoto Imperial Palace | principal imperial residence before move to Tokyo | Meiji resided at Kyoto Imperial Palace until the court moved to Tokyo. | High |
| 1884–1912 | Nijō Detached Palace | imperial detached-palace ownership / use | Nijō became an Imperial Villa during the Meiji period. | Medium |
| 1868–1912 | Tokyo Imperial Palace Grounds | principal imperial palace grounds | Tokyo Imperial Palace grounds served the modern imperial court. | High |
| 1888–1912 | Meiji Palace | principal palace / ceremonial-residential complex | Meiji Palace served the modern court until its destruction in 1945. | High |
Palace & Court Events
- 1868–1869 — The imperial court moved from Kyoto to the former Edo Castle in Tokyo.
- 1888 — Meiji Palace completed within the Tokyo Imperial Palace grounds.