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Walking Tour: Imperial Palace and Gardens
4.9
486 Ratings
Chiyoda City
Explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Garden and Edo Castle. Uncover Samurai history and enjoy seasonal blooms on this captivating walking tour.
Explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Garden and Edo Castle. Uncover Samurai history and enjoy seasonal blooms on this captivating walking tour.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wadakura Fountain Park - Wadakura Fountain Park, located near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, is a beautifully designed public space known for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning water features. Originally constructed in 1961 to commemorate the royal wedding of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, the park was redesigned and reopened in 1995…
- Wadakura Fountain Park - Wadakura Fountain Park, located near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, is a beautifully designed public space known for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning water features. Originally constructed in 1961 to commemorate the royal wedding of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, the park was redesigned and reopened in 1995 to celebrate the wedding of the Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako.
- The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin) - The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo are a serene escape from the city. Once part of Edo Castle, they feature lush gardens, ponds, and historic ruins. Highlights include the Honmaru area with castle remnants and the Ninomaru Garden for traditional Japanese scenery. Visitors can stroll among cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn, immersing themselves in Japan’s feudal history and tranquil beauty.
What's Included
- English speaking Local guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- English speaking Local guide
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating journey through both ancient and modern Tokyo with our Walking Tour of the Imperial Palace. Discover the historic residence of the Shogun, now home to the Emperor of Japan. Delve into the rich history of the Samurai as you stroll through lush gardens adorned with seasonal flowers. Please note, while we won’t enter the Imperial…
Embark on a captivating journey through both ancient and modern Tokyo with our Walking Tour of the Imperial Palace. Discover the historic residence of the Shogun, now home to the Emperor of Japan. Delve into the rich history of the Samurai as you stroll through lush gardens adorned with seasonal flowers. Please note, while we won’t enter the Imperial Palace, this tour promises a fascinating exploration of its surroundings.
- Please note: This tour does not go inside the Imperial Palace buildings, as entry is not permitted to the public. The experience includes the Imperial Palace East Gardens and surrounding grounds, with historical insights and great photo opportunities.
Location
Starbucks Coffee - Kokyo Gaien Wadakura Fountain Park
Your Guide will waiting for you nearby of the Starbucks Coffee Kokyo Gaien Wadakura Fountain Park.
Please do not be late. Our guide cannot make other guests to wait long for the late guests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(486 Ratings)
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Cameronmb3476ah
Nov 14, 2025
Great First Tour for Tokyo - The tour was great and the space is enjoyable and lovely. I did this on my first day in Tokyo and the information the guide Loc gave us was a great intro of general Japanese / Tokyo history that helped on every tour I took later.
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G7169hdpaulm
Nov 12, 2025
Great experience - Kei was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour felt like it was over in much less that two and a half hours.
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Cress12345
Nov 12, 2025
Interesting and informative - Really enjoyed this tour around the Imperial Palace and gardens. I learned a lot about the Edo time period and the Shoguns. Our tour guide, Kei, did a great job!
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Y558tvvincente
Nov 12, 2025
Great tour, I would highly suggest - I enjoyed my time and visit of the Edo castle. I learned a lot as Kei was very informative, she is very friendly also. 10/10 would recommend
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U8500lhmatthewc
Nov 12, 2025
Phenomenal tour. Must try! - Tour was great and informative! Kei was our tour guide and was very kind. The palace grounds were beautiful as well, including the gardens!
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Nathaniel_m
Nov 11, 2025
Great Tour, but please provide more details on Viator. - Whoever runs this needs to update the description. This is a MULTI HOUR tour. Do not expect to be done in an hour to an hour and a half. It took almost 2.5 hrs for us which really hurt our schedule.
The tour and the guide were great, but providing this info upfront would’ve been considerate (and expected) for the customer.
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Andrea_s
Nov 11, 2025
Excellent guide - Miko is an outstanding guide. Good English, easy to understand. With photos, she gave the history of the gardens, castle grounds, former castle tower, and more. And she shared her experience as a granddaughter, wife, mother and grandmother in Japan. Very relatable. She welcomed all questions and smiled throughout our 2.5 hour tour. We enjoyed this tour!
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Fatima_b
Nov 9, 2025
Kaz was wonderful,... - Kaz was wonderful, knowledgeable and great storyteller, although raining she kept us at a nice pace.
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Alicia_g
Nov 8, 2025
Exceptional - It has been great to know the history of the gardens and its walls. Very interesting We loved it.
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514laurenb
Nov 6, 2025
Nice gardens and history - It was nice to hear about the history of the castle and Japan’s rulers (Shoguns). Mei, our guide, was easy to understand and very patient with our questions. The Japanese garden was very beautiful. All you see are the grounds and some historical buildings (e.g. guard house), as the actual castle/imperial residence is not visible or open. If you don’t want the history you could just walk into the area for free.
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