Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan
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The Imperial Palace was built on the same spot where many years ago the Edo castle stood. It had suffered bombardment in the Second World War but it was eventually rebuilt in traditional Japanese style. It is a beautiful sight, and if you would really like to see more of it, you have to book a tour way in advance.
Address:
Japan, Tokyo Chiyoda 1−1
Price:
For tours booked in advance, contact them on their website.
On the web:
http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html
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