This large park north of the Imperial Palace is home to noteworthy museums as well as the Nippon Bud艒kan concert hall. The gate at the park鈥檚 northern end, Tayasu-mon, dates from 1636, making it the oldest remaining gate to the Edo-j艒 compound. The park's western edge is bordered by the old castle moat, Chidori-ga-fuchi, which is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in spring.
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