Kokyo Otemon Gate
Tokyo Prefecture · Japan
You’ll see two massive gates and stone walls from the original castle. This is where we talk about how the design helped protect the shogun.
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1Orientation
Welcome to the Kokyo Otemon Gate, the principal entrance to the East Imperial Gardens and historically the main gate of Edo Castle, the seat of the Tokugawa Shogunate for over two hundred and fifty years. As we stand before this…
앱에서 듣기2The Outer Moat and Stone Walls
Before we pass through the first gate, let us pause to examine the outer moat and the monumental stone walls. The moat, known as the Ote-bori, was the first line of defense for the Shogun's residence. …
앱에서 듣기3The Masugata Courtyard: The Killing Box
As we step through the first, smaller gate—the Koraimon—we find ourselves in a rectangular courtyard enclosed by high stone walls. This is the heart of the 'Masugata' or 'box-shaped' defensive system. …
앱에서 듣기4The Doshin Bansho: The Guardhouse of the Lower Class
Just inside the Otemon Gate, we encounter the Doshin Bansho, the first of the three remaining guardhouses on the castle grounds. This long, wooden building was the post for the 'Doshin,' low-ranking samurai who served as guards…
앱에서 듣기5The Hyakunin Bansho: The 100-Man Guard
Continuing our walk into the inner grounds, we come upon the impressive Hyakunin Bansho, or '100-Man Guardhouse.' This exceptionally long building, stretching over fifty meters, housed the elite guards of the four main branches…
앱에서 듣기6The Tenshudai: Foundations of the Great Tower
We have reached the Tenshudai, the massive stone foundation of what was once the tallest castle tower in all of Japan. Completed in 1638, the original Edo Castle 'Tenshu' or donjon rose five stories high above this foundation,…
앱에서 듣기7The Ninomaru Garden: A Living Masterpiece
As we move away from the massive stone foundations, we enter the Ninomaru Garden, located on the site of the former second citadel of Edo Castle. This garden is a meticulous reconstruction based on plans from the ninth Shogun,…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As we pass back through the Kokyo Otemon Gate and re-emerge into the bustling heart of Tokyo, I hope you carry with you a deeper appreciation for the profound layers of history that reside within these walls. We have journeyed…
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| 위치 | Tokyo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 활동 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 35.6861, 139.7603 |
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