This is a list of residences occupied by the
Japanese Imperial Family
The , also referred to as the Imperial Family or the House of Yamato, comprises those members of the extended family of the reigning Emperor of Japan who undertake official and public duties. Under the present Constitution of Japan, the Emperor i ...
, noting the seasons of the year they are traditionally occupied.
Members of the Japanese Imperial Family inhabit a range of residences around Japan. Some are official imperial palaces; others are used as private residences, although they are all owned and maintained by the state. Other imperial palaces are no longer residences (e.g. the
Akasaka Palace
, or the , is one of the two state guest houses of the Government of Japan. The other state guesthouse is the Kyoto State Guest House.
The palace was originally built as the in 1909. Today the palace is designated by the Government of Japan a ...
). Some remain in irregular use for imperial occasions. Some of the Imperial Palaces and villas enjoy legal protection such as the
Akasaka Palace
, or the , is one of the two state guest houses of the Government of Japan. The other state guesthouse is the Kyoto State Guest House.
The palace was originally built as the in 1909. Today the palace is designated by the Government of Japan a ...
which is a
National Treasure
The idea of national treasure, like national epics and national anthems, is part of the language of romantic nationalism, which arose in the late 18th century and 19th centuries. Nationalism is an ideology that supports the nation as the fundame ...
or the
Heijō Palace
was the imperial residence in the Japanese capital city Heijō-kyō (today's Nara), during most of the Nara period. The palace, which served as the imperial residence and the administrative centre of for most of the Nara period from 710 to 794 ...
, which is a
Special Historic Site and listed as part of the
UNESCO
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World Heritage Site
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Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara encompasses eight places in the old capital Nara in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Five are Buddhist temples, one is a Shinto shrine, one is a Palace and one a primeval forest. The pro ...
.
The occupied imperial residences are cared for and maintained by the
Imperial Household Agency
The (IHA) is an agency of the government of Japan in charge of state matters concerning the Imperial Family, and also the keeping of the Privy Seal and State Seal of Japan. From around the 8th century AD, up until the Second World War, it ...
. Former palaces or sites are under the administration of various ministries or local authorities.
Current residences by residentsImperial Household Agency , The Imperial Palace and other Imperial Household Establishments
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Current residences by type
Formerly privately used
Former residences by date
References
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