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Imperial Palace Outer Grounds

Shibuya246 · · 25 photos · 10,836 views · 7 comments

A beautiful old style bridge crossing the moat at the Imperial Palace.
A beautiful old style bridge crossing the moat at the Imperial Palace.
Nice colors on this bridge structure.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length85mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO800Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:29
Liked these colors on the bridge structure.
Nice mix of water and buildings in this area of Tokyo.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length85mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO280Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:30
There is a really nice mix of water and buildings in this area of Tokyo.
One of the many older buildings around Tokyo Station which as been preserved and incorporated into the development of a new taller building. Can you see the old building roof meeting the new glass building on the right side?Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length85mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO200Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:31
One of the many older buildings around Tokyo Station which as been preserved and incorporated into the development of a new taller building. Can you see the old building roof meeting the new glass building on the right side?
This is a nice park area with restaurant building and view back to Tokyo.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO220Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:35
This is a nice park area with restaurant building and view back to Tokyo.
Fantastic water feature here in this park.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length85mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO200Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:33
Fantastic water feature here in this park.
The skyline looking back to Tokyo Station. Who can spot Shin Maru Building?Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO200Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:35
The skyline looking back to Tokyo Station. Who can spot Shin Maru Building?
One of the many old structures built into the wall of the moat.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO250Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:38
One of the many old structures built into the wall of the moat.
A side entrance gate to the Palace grounds.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO400Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:38
A side entrance gate to the Palace grounds.
The weather was unusually warm and this snake seems to have come out from somewhere. Unusual to see a snake in central Tokyo.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO640Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:41
The weather was unusually warm and this snake seems to have come out from somewhere. Unusual to see a snake in central Tokyo.
Palace guard recruits reporting in after being outside the gates.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO560Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:42
Palace guard recruits reporting in after being outside the gates.
The buildings at Tokyo Station seen through the park.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO220Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:43
The buildings at Tokyo Station seen through the park.
More skyline.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO280Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:43
More skyline.
A little bit of sakura color on the moat walls.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/6400sISO800Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:44
A little bit of sakura color on the moat walls.
A nice blend of the old and the new.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO220Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:40
A nice blend of the old and the new.
The grounds surrounding the Palace are quite spacious. Can you see Tokyo Tower in the distance?Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO220Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:46
The grounds surrounding the Palace are quite spacious. Can you see Tokyo Tower in the distance?
Another look at the Tokyo landscape. It really is quite different to say looking at New York.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2Shutter1/8000sISO250Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:45
Another look at the Tokyo landscape. It really is quite different to say looking at New York.
The track around the Imperial Palace is popular for runners all day long. On weekends with good weather it is particularly busy.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.4Shutter1/8000sISO200Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:50
The track around the Imperial Palace is popular for runners all day long. On weekends with good weather it is particularly busy.
Many runners enjoying the great day.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.4Shutter1/8000sISO200Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:50
Many runners enjoying the great day.
Nice looking tree in the grounds.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.4Shutter1/8000sISO200Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:51
Nice looking tree in the grounds.
Great place to take a nap or catch up on the some reading.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.4Shutter1/8000sISO250Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:52
Great place to take a nap or catch up on the some reading.
Many people having picnics on this sunny day.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.4Shutter1/8000sISO360Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:53
Many people having picnics on this sunny day.
Looking back at the buildings.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.8Shutter1/8000sISO360Taken11 Apr 2010, 15:57
Looking back at the buildings.
Some of the old brick structures really have some character about them.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.8Shutter1/8000sISO720Taken11 Apr 2010, 16:01
Some of the old brick structures really have some character about them.
One of the new fashionable roads redeveloped along with the buildings.Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.8Shutter1/5000sISO800Taken11 Apr 2010, 16:03
One of the new fashionable roads redeveloped along with the buildings.
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  1. Renechong

    nice photos! makes me wanna visit these places even more.

  2. Neksus

    AWESOME!!!

  3. アレクサンドル　ボグダノヴ

    great photos! Really like them =)

  4. Kelsos

    Wonderful photos, well it brings back memories :), I visited the Imperial Palace Outer Ground back in 2008, when I was in Tokyo with some friends :), after the visit there we walked all the way to Shibuya, a really nice Experience.

  5. Exiv96

    Ah, the Imperial palace gardens ! I planned to visit them the day after I came to Tokyo last year, then going to Nihonbashi and finally Ginza. But I overslept, and only went to the gardens at 3 PM. At that time, the light was already low, it felt like it was late afternoon already, so not the best conditions to take photos. I also rushed a bit through Marunouchi and Nihonbashi, and the night was already falling when I arrived at Ginza. But that was nice. All those neon lights... :)

  6. HELLOKITTYLIMITED

    I love that tree!

  7. katiemuffett

    Japanese moat walls are such a beautiful example of going that extra bit creatively, even with something as functional as a stone wall. Those curves leading up to the shapes of the buildings are so feminine but strong at the same time. Looks like the perfect place for an afternoon/lunchbreak kip. It's the only city I can imagine that's safe enough for that!