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Tokyo: Private Imperial Palace Historic Walking Tour

Duration

1.5 hours

Group Size

2-8 people

Format

walking

Price

¥5,000 / person

Highlights

  • See Sakurada-Tatsumi Yagura, one of the palace's remaining watchtowers
  • Pass through Ote-mon, the most formal gate of the former Edo Castle
  • Stroll the Ninomaru Garden, planted with trees from every Japanese prefecture
  • Stand on the stone foundations of the former Edo Castle keep (Tenshudai)
  • Walk through Honmaru, the heart of Edo-era government
  • Learn the history of Nakanomon-ato, the castle's most heavily fortified checkpoint

Overview

Step into Japan’s feudal and imperial history on a private 1.5-hour walking tour of the Imperial Palace grounds with a friendly local guide. See the Sakurada-Tatsumi watchtower, pass through the formal Ote-mon gate, wander Ninomaru Garden, and stand where Edo Castle’s keep and inner citadel once stood.

Schedule

  • Meet at Starbucks Coffee Kokyo Gaien Wadakura Fountain Park
  • Sakurada-Tatsumi Yagura (watchtower)
  • Ote-mon Gate
  • Ninomaru Garden
  • Tenshudai (former castle keep foundation)
  • Honmaru-ato (former inner citadel)
  • Nakanomon-ato (checkpoint ruins)
  • Tour ends on-site (optionally extend to Nijubashi Bridge and Sakurada-mon Gate)

Included

  • +Expert guidance from a friendly local guide
  • +1.5-hour walking tour of the Imperial Palace grounds
  • +Visit to the East Gardens (Sannomaru Shozokan area)

Not Included

  • Food and drinks

Meeting Point

Starbucks Coffee Kokyo Gaien Wadakura Fountain Park

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

¥5,000 /person

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