Home to the current reigning Monarch of the Japan, the Imperial Palace is located on the site of the former Edo castle. Edo Castle was the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and Imperial Residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888, a New Imperial Palace was completed, but was destroyed during the World War II. However the palace was rebuilt again in same style, as it is seen today. Most of the complex is off-limits as this is the residence of the Emperor’s home, plan ahead to join one of the free tours organized by the Imperial Household Agency to see a small part of the inner compound. #history #statue #park #kidslearning #activekids #funforteens #familyfriendly