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Originally Posted by vavania
Ok, in this case I can guess that there are two different places in Tokyo Imperial Palace:
- for meeting imperor family. It is free on 2 january, as noted in previouse post, without any preliminary registration
- some another place, which is open all round year except some special dates according published schedule:
http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/sankan/...ecept/initDate
Visiting this place should be forestalled by "application for visit" by phone or via net. The place includes also East Gardens, however they could be closed also according schedule above.
Is it correct? |
Correct. We are talking about two different things. "Sankan" and "Sanga".
The Sankan: A guided tour of some parts of the palace. As you said, this is by appointment only. You will not get to see the Imperial family. Tours not organized Dec. 28 thru Jan. 4.
Visit Guide
The Sanga: Held twice a year (Jan, 2 & Dec. 23). You will get to see members of the Imperial family from a distance. No appointment needed.
People's Visit to the Palace for the New Year Greeting
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A pic of the Sanga.