Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Japanese Gateway Chokushi-Mon or Gate of the Imperial Messenger

Japanese Gateway Chokushi-Mon or Gate of the Imperial Messenger is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 10 January 1950. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 0% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Japanese Gateway Chokushi-Mon or Gate of the Imperial Messenger
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1251790
Date first listed	10 January 1950
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.47187, -0.29746 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1251790

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Japanese Gateway Chokushi-Mon or Gate of the Imperial Messenger

Name	Grade	Distance
The Pagoda	I	139 m
Alcove to North of Lion Gate	II	273 m
Lion Gate	II	300 m
Evolution House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew	II	332 m
Temperate House	I	337 m
Ruined Arch, Including Fragments of Masonry at the Base of the Arch	II*	383 m
Avenue Lodge	II*	420 m
Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew	II*	443 m
The Queen'S Cottage	II*	450 m
Boundary Stone, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew	II	456 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Japanese Gateway Chokushi-Mon or Gate of the Imperial Messenger listed?

Yes. Japanese Gateway Chokushi-Mon or Gate of the Imperial Messenger is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1251790, first listed on 10 January 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Japanese Gateway Chokushi-Mon or Gate of the Imperial Messenger?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Richmond upon Thames, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.