Sakuradamon - Free Audio Guide

桜田門 (Sakuradamon) is a historic gate that forms part of the outer defenses of Edo Castle, adjacent to the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo. Originating in the Edo period, it is culturally significant as the site of the 1860 assassination of tairō Ii Naosuke (the Sakuradamon Incident) and as a symbol of the meeting between Japan’s feudal past and its modern era. Key attractions include the imposing stone walls and wooden gate structure, the surrounding moats and parkland, and nearby monuments and information panels recounting its history. The gate is generally visible year‑round from public walkways; internal access is restricted and sometimes available only during special openings. There is typically no general admission fee to view the gate area from outside. The site is reachable by public transport; visitors with mobility needs should note there are steps and uneven surfaces in parts of the precinct.