The Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. Although the buildings aren’t open to the public, visitors can view them from Kokyo Gaien, a large plaza at the front of the palace. A large moat with massive stone walls is crossed by several bridges including Meganebashi – Eyeglass Bridge.
There’s plenty of symmetry to be seen in the ornamental fences, lamp posts and entrance gates.
Even the guard on gate duty is symmetrical!
The Eternal Traveller 
I must admit I like the reflection of the bridge that makes it very symmetrical.
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Yes, it does. It was such a still day – perfect for reflections.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks. Next time I want to walk right around the outside.
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The eyeglass bridge is a total winner. Wow. 🙂
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Isn’t it! The perfect reflection made it even more special. The day was very humid and still.
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what a beautiful shot!
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Thank you!
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I adore the ornamental fences and lamp posts. Just gorgeous. 🙂
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Aren’t they lovely. It was a pretty place.
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What an apt and observant description of the guard on duty – symmetrical details! Goes to show the Japanese eye on perfection and detailing.
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That guard wasn’t going anywhere either. He stood like that the whole time we were there.
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What a perfect place, and your pictures, as usual, are gorgeous. I love the first one, of course, but the guard was too perfect! 🙂
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I always think of Princess Masako when I see picture of the palace!
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I read recently that she is out and about again, after 11 years. Let’s hope she is better now.
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Well chosen images for this challenge.
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Thanks. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed them.
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I did…
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It looks beautiful, and I love the eyeglass bridge.
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The bridge was my favourite part.
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That first shot is a stunner 🙂
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Thanks. I like it!
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Beautiful … when I arrive the cherry trees will be blooming – can wait, at least I hope they haven’t dropped their flowers by 8th. Stay just next to the palace with view over the park – that image of the bridge … magical.
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Oh, lucky you. Make sure you go for a walk in Ueno Park. There is an avenue of cherry trees leading to the museums and it will be beautiful when they are all in flower.
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Thank you … had a look at it – looking fantastic – now in the note book too. I don’t understand how we will manage to get everything in ours 4,5 days.
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