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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305terig
Jul 5, 2025
Imperial palace - Belle was very informative and very aware of the heat. She made sure we were all okay. And made frequent stops. She had two trainees with her that had different knowledge of Japan.
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Taitemcd
Jul 5, 2025
Great tour. - Great tour with Kane and Manny. Very great to learn about the history and very nicely paced event thought the outdoor temperature was very high.
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Wonderwomanwanabe
Jul 4, 2025
Wonderful tour for teenagers - Excellent tour. Very friendly and personal. Thank you so much. My teenage girls enjoyed the bits of history dispute the heat. I particularly enjoyed the koi fish and gardens
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T5440jqmiac
Jul 4, 2025
Fascinating history of the imperial palace - Great historical content, nice walk around and peaceful, friendly and nice tour guide named Kane. Patient and willing to take photos for the crew!
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Paulcj1369tp
Jul 4, 2025
Awesome Tour - Kane was amazing and Manny was also awesome. They guided us everywhere we needed to see. Such a great tour! Thank you so much!
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Skye_l
Jul 4, 2025
Love to learn about samurai - If you love quiet places with deep meaning, this is it. Everyone talks about the crowds at Shibuya or the colors of Harajuku, but this felt like discovering a different Tokyo.
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Berry_e
Jul 4, 2025
On a whim - I had a free morning and booked the tour last minute. It turned out to be one of the most informative and memorable things I did in Tokyo.
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Gewnn_p
Jul 4, 2025
History at the palace - I usually prefer to explore on my own, but taking the guided tour of the Imperial Palace grounds was well worth it. Our guide spoke perfect English and shared stories that made the history come alive.
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Jenice_w
Jul 4, 2025
Cheerful guide - Guide was cheerful and fun to have with us. She knew lots about Japanese culture and the history of shogun.
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Barabara_d
Jul 4, 2025
City break - The Imperial Palace also known as the Edo Castle was a historical site with clean spaces and lovely greenery. it was quite a nice break from the city as the guide led us through.
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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).