A tamon is typically a single-story building located along a castle’s ramparts. It was primarily used for firing on attackers during wartime and for storing weapons during peacetime. This tamon of the Edo Castle (in the grounds of nowdays Imperial Palace), believed to have been built in the mid-17th century. It is the only remaining among 15 defence structures in this area of the castle.
The Fujimi-tamon was so named because Mount Fuji was once visible from there (see photo below).
It is located in the East Gardens of Imperial Palace in Tokyo and it is open for the public. The closing time of its entrance is 45 minutes earlier than the closing time of the Gardens.
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