Imperial Palace - Sakurada-Mon Gate

Sakurada-Mon Gate is famous for the historical incident.
In late Edo era, Naosuke Ii, chief minister was assassinated outside of Sakurada-Mon Gate on a snowy day by radical group who are against opening the country to the world.

From outside of this gate, you can see the Diet Building, Ministry of Justice and Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

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<The Nearest Station>

Hibiya station on Mita Line (I08/Toei Subway) /
Hibiya Line / Chiyoda Line (H07/C09/Tokyo Metro)
JR Yurakucho station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line

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Sometimes "Sakurada-Mon" means Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

Outside of Sakurada-Mon Gate

Diet Building

Ministry of Justice

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department