Nijubashi Bridge is located by the front gate of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. It is not only recognized as the iconic landmark, but also the best place for pictures in Tokyo.

There are actually two separate bridges in front of the palace. The correct name for bridge in the foreground is "Stone Bridge of the Main Gate" and the bridge in the background is called "Steel Bridge of the Main Gate". The well-known "Nijubashi" usually indicates this "Steel Bridge of the Main Gate".

The name "Nijubashi" derives from the fact that in the olden days, this Steel Bridge was made of wood and was further reinforced with wooden beams, thus creating a so-called double bridge. This is why people began to call the bridge the "Double Bridge"(Nijubashi).

The Nijubashi Bridge is only open to the public during New Year and Emperor’s birthday, when people enter to the palace to greet the royal family.

Visitors can stay around and take picture near the bridge. However, visitors can only walk through the bridge on New Year and Emperor’s birthday.

Take a JR line such as the Marunouchi line, get off at the Tokyo station and destination will be in a 15 min walk. Metro line is also an option. Take a metro line to Otemachi Station and get off by the C13A exit, you will reach the bridge in a 5 minute walk. Or take the Chiyoda Line and get off at the Nijubashi-Mae Station by Exit 6, destination will be in a 10 minute walk.

If you are a party of 4, please refer to the price for a Toyota Alphard from Yokohama Port to Tokyo city center listed on our website. Additionally, please inform our representative the cruise name.