Signing of the Greeting Book

On the occasion of the Emperor's Birthday, the Greeting Book is open for the well-wishers from 0:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in front of the Imperial Household Agency Building.

The Greeting Book will be duly forwarded to its highest destination as the expression of your warm congratulations.

The well-wishers are requested to write their full name and the name of prefecture (country of origin: in case of foreigner) on the Greeting Book. The stationery is prepared at the desk.

Entrance: Sakashita-mon Gate

Exits: Kikyo-mon Gate, Ote-mon Gate, Hirakawa-mon Gate, Kitahanebashi-mon Gate. (Exit Gates Close at 4:00 p.m.)



The entrance gate for the visitors will close at 11:20 a.m. in the morning and at 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon. Please arrive well in advance of closing times, as there will be baggage inspection at the gate. It may take more than 1 hour to get to the Main Gate from the Front Plaza of Imperial Palace due to a large turnout. Latecomers for the Imperial appearances in the morning may have to be referred to the Visitors’ books in the afternoon. We ask for your cooperation with the guidance issued on the spot in view of the closing times.