Ōmiya Palace

Ōmiya Palace (大宮御所 Ōmiya-gosho) refers to a residence of the Empress Dowager of Japan. Literally, Ōmiya means Large Palace, but it is also a courtesy title of the Empress Dowager. [1] Thus, the name Ōmiya Palace does not refer to any specific place, such as Ōmiya-ku, Saitama.

In the modern history, there are three palaces called Ōmiya Palace:

References

  1. See "Ōmiya" entry of Japanese Wikipedia.
  2. Kyoto Imperial Palace and other Imperial Palaces and Villas in Kyoto
  3. The Imperial Palace | Fukiage Ōmiya Palace

See also