Fukiage Palace


The Fukiage Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan, located in the Fukiage Garden on the grounds of the Imperial Palace.

Building structure and role

Designed by Shōzō Uchii, it was completed in 1993 at a cost of 5.6 billion yens. A reinforced concrete structure, it is roughly 4940 sqm. It consists of 62 rooms spread over 2 floors and 1 basement floor.
It has 3 main wings:
This palace is where the Emperor lives, not to be confused with the Main palace, where various imperial court functions and receptions take place, and where most dinners with foreign heads of state happen.

Official name

In accordance with the imperial naming conventions, it was renamed Fukiage Sento Palace when Akihito abdicated on 30 April 2019. Akihito left the palace on March 31st, 2020. The place is currently being prepared to become the main residence of Naruhito, and will once again change its name when the Emperor settles in.Its official name for the time being is.
When the Emperor resides, it is simply referred to as "the Imperial residence", 2=御所, or "the Imperial residence of the Imperial palace",.