The stone foundation of the former Edo Castle

Edo castle, the symbol of the power of the shogun Tokugawa, was built in 1607 and lasted for exactly 50 years, being destroyed by a large fire that destroyed more than half of the city, the Great fire of Meireki.

It was the tallest castle in Japan, with a 51 meters tall, five-story tower, having o base of 41 per 45 meters. The castle tower was never rebuilt, but its stone foundation survived until today, being now part of the Imperial Palace East Gardens.