Imperial Gardens Tour: Explore Samurai History

Explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, uncover Edo Castle ruins, and delve into Japan’s samurai and shogun history. Book your tour today.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin) - This guided tour invites you to stroll through impressive stone gates, past the remains of towering castle walls, and into exquisite gardens that embody the elegance and strength of Japan’s samurai and imperial periods. Stand on the foundation of the former castle keep and envision life…
What's Included
  • Historical insights into the Imperial Family
  • English speaking guide
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through history with this engaging walking tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens, the historic site of Edo Castle, which was once Japan’s largest and most fortified castle. Accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide, discover the remnants of Tokyo Castle, enjoy the meticulously maintained gardens, and delve into the rich 2,600-year-old imperial heritage of Japan.

Location
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Olgaky2059aq
Dec 7, 2025
I really enjoyed the tour with Dylan - I really enjoyed the tour with Dylan. Dylan told fascinating stories about samurai, the imperial family, and the history of the imperial palace. The speed and information delivery were optimal, and the short breaks were just enough to take photos.
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F9320nramyw
Dec 7, 2025
Great imperial tour - John was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Team John! He allowed times for photos and a break for water/bathroom break.
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Ikroop_k
Dec 7, 2025
Wonderful Tour - Was a really wonderful tour with Jim, who wove together architecture, history & Japanese culture into a compelling story about the imperial palace. Really captivating!
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P3445dpnicholasd
Dec 7, 2025
Very knowledgeable guide - Miguel was a really good guide, friendly and knowledgeable about the Edo period, the castle and current affairs in Japan. Our tour group was small enough that we could all ask questions, very well run and easy to find the starting point.
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Colleend832
Dec 7, 2025
Imperial Palace and Edo Castle - Brendan and Jim gave us a fantastic tour! They arenowledgeable, entertaining and made the tour highly enjoyable! Thank you.
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Jcblasquez
Dec 6, 2025
Great Tour with the best guide - Great experience, the tour is a must in Tokio and our guide, Miguel (the Portuguese 😊) was the best! Completely recommended
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Alfred
Dec 6, 2025
Time with Ricardo - Great visit with Ricardo. Awesome experience. He’s a really good courier not only talking about the gardens and Samurai’s ckeckpoints inside the park, but also about the japanesse culture.
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W3392wpseana
Dec 6, 2025
Tour of History with Jim Allen - My wife and I went here for a honeymoon to learn about the history and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere. Jim did above and beyond with our tour, explaining and going through the different parts and development of Japanese history. He waited up for people taking pictures, didn’t continue until everybody was there and did constant headcount’s of the party to make sure nobody was left out of the experience. Since he’s very tourist friendly, he was approachable and easy to follow along. Would happily go on another tour with him any time.
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Susanhz7650ej
Dec 6, 2025
Jim’s an excellent guide! - Great guide - Good history and information, helped reinforce what I have discovered about Japan. Easy to communicate with and willing to answer all my questions! Thanks again
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Happiness00623328112
Dec 6, 2025
History and Nature walk - It was a lovely experience walking through the nature and learning the history of Japan. Jim Allen was a great tour guide!
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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).