Translation guide
The residence of the Emperor of Japan, located in Tokyo. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as 皇居 (Kōkyo).
Referring to the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, located in the former Edo Castle grounds in central Tokyo.
The standard, formal name for the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Used in official contexts, news, and everyday conversation.
The Imperial Palace is in the center of Tokyo.
I participated in a public visit to the Imperial Palace.
Refers specifically to the outer gardens of the Imperial Palace, a popular public space.
I took a walk in the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens.
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, open to the public.
Referring to historical imperial residences, especially the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
The former Imperial Palace in Kyoto. Often called 'Kyoto Imperial Palace' in English.
You can visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace without a reservation.
A general term for an imperial palace, but when used alone often implies the Kyoto Imperial Palace in historical contexts.
Referring to imperial palaces in general, or in historical contexts outside of Tokyo and Kyoto.
While primarily the Tokyo palace, 皇居 can refer to any imperial palace in formal or historical writing.
The ancient imperial palace is now only ruins.
A general word for 'palace', not limited to imperial residences. Can be used for foreign palaces or grand buildings.
皇居 (Kōkyo) specifically refers to the current Imperial Palace in Tokyo. 御所 (Gosho) is a more general term for an imperial palace, but in modern usage, 京都御所 (Kyōto Gosho) is the standard way to refer to the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Using just 御所 might be ambiguous without context.
The Imperial Palace East Gardens are closed on Mondays.
The Imperial Palace was the emperor's residence in the past.
バッキンガム宮殿はイギリスの王宮です。
Buckingham Palace is the royal palace of the United Kingdom.