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Walking Tour: Imperial Palace and Gardens
4.9
612 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
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(612 Ratings)
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Latha_k
Apr 23, 2026
Nature walk - The guide was very good, informative and interesting, worth going to see this tour. English was very goody
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Wendielu
Apr 22, 2026
Tour of the Imperial Gardens - Wakana was amazing! She has so much energy and knowledge that she is excited to share. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Imperial Gardens.
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K7499romaryc
Apr 19, 2026
Excellent tour for Toyko visitors! - Excellent tour with our guide, Loc, who shared history, culture as well as current events about the gardens, castle, and architecture. We wouldn’t have had the same experience and connection without our guided tour. Loc was passionate and energetic and the 2 hour tour was well worth the time. He even shared his favorite places to eat in the area. We highly recommend Toyko Localized tours to all visitors.
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413luisak
Apr 19, 2026
Very informative tour at Imperial Garden - We had the Tour Miko today. It was super good. She told us a lot about Japanese politics in this day and age, the Shogun and the Emporer. Every question was answered in detail and we learned a lot. Very prudent of her was that she always made sure that we got a lot of shade on this very sunny day and also gave us a great recommendation for lunch.
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Clairedg2986ch
Apr 19, 2026
Insightful and informative tour - We had a wonderful tour of the Imperial Palace gardens with our excellent guide Miko. Miko was very informative about Japanese culture, history and life. We were very grateful for her kind and patient manner. She was very happy to answer our many questions. We learned so much more insight than we would have been able to appreciate by simply walking through the gardens ourselves. We highly recommend this tour with Miko.
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Global57188979750
Apr 19, 2026
Exciting insights into culture and history - Super tour with Miko - very informative, totally nice. And all questions were answered - including on general topics around Japan.
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942jessicar
Apr 18, 2026
Great walking tour - A group of friends on vacation recently went on a walking tour with Lok through the imperial palace and gardens, and it was easily one of the highlights of our vacation! Lok was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the very start, making everyone in the group feel at ease.
His knowledge of the area is impressive; he shared fascinating insights and stories that you simply wouldn’t find in a guidebook. It was clear that he is passionate about his work, and his storytelling made the history and culture of the city truly come alive.
If you are looking for an engaging, informative, and high-quality experience, I cannot recommend a tour with Lok highly enough. Five stars!
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I8065ovcristinag
Apr 17, 2026
Edo Castle and gardens - Kei was an amazing guide. Thank you!
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239andersp
Apr 17, 2026
Best guide yet - Kei was an excellent guide, with a good knowledge of the history and culture.
She is very informative and has a good personality
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Explore08924867893
Apr 15, 2026
Fascinating history - Great tour with Kei. Lucky for me I was her only participant. She is a pleasure & we got along fabulously. She was very knowledgeable and I learned so much
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