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Imperial Palace a Walk Through Japan History
4.9
37 Ratings
Chiyoda City
Explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, stroll serene gardens, and uncover Japan’s rich heritage on this immersive walking tour. Perfect for history and culture enthusiasts.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin) - Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park! Together, stroll toward the grand main gate (otemon) of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. As you step through, follow your guide on a captivating journey, circling the palace grounds/eastern garden! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well) Explore the history embedded in old soldier barracks, encounter special koi fish, and marvel at trees brought from various prefectures of Japan. Delight in the serenity of the palace while gaining insights into its past, including a visit to the old base where the palace once stood over 350 years ago. While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)
What's Included
- Learn about Japan’s history and how it became the country it is today
- Enjoy a relaxing walk through beautiful gardens and palace remains
- See a special breed of Koi fish that you can only find here
- We know the best photo spots, so you will also get a chance to take good photos
What's Not Included
- The actual “Imperial Palace” does not exist, but for a good reason your guide will tell you about!
- Access to the “Inner Garden” where the emperor lives, cause it is not open to the public
Additional Information
Discover the Imperial Palace Walking Tour, where you’ll explore the historic heart of Tokyo and uncover its rich heritage. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Imperial Palace East Gardens, stroll through scenic pathways, and gain insider insights into Japan’s imperial history. Perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers seeking an authentic Tokyo experience, this tour offers a peaceful retreat in the bustling metropolis! (Access to the inner palace is not included)
Location
Starbucks Coffee - Kokyo Gaien Wadakura Fountain Park
Take the train to Tokyo station, from there it is only a 5-10 minute walk to the Wadakuramon fountain park. In the park, head to the Starbucks where your guide will be waiting for you. The guide will be holding a sign with "Sunrise Adventure´s" logo :)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Danieljb7759ph
Aug 8, 2024
Very inciteful Imperial grounds tour! - It was definitely worth booking this tour, the tour guide Natsumi did an amazing job walking us around the grounds, passing on her vast knowledge of it's history, while speaking excellent English! This tour is great for anyone interested in visiting the Imperial palace grounds and learning about it's history, I would definitely recommend!
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Vijay_g
Jul 28, 2024
Awesome Guide with good history - Rea was the best tour guide we had on the trip. She was so fun to talk to and be around. She wasn’t just stating facts about the palace but making stories. And those stories were very intriguing. She knew all the answers to our questions and explained everything thoroughly. She changed the tours at times to adapt to us when we couldn’t push through in the heat, making it as best as possible. She was an amazing guide and she had an it factor and a personality that made the tour even better. 6 stars!
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Stay27917238827
Jul 21, 2024
Amazing tour - Perfect way to end our trip to Tokyo. Had a great time walking through the Imperial Gardens. Our guide was very helpful and answered all of our questions.
Amazing time!
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766tobiasl
Jul 16, 2024
Great walk through the palace! - The walk through the imperial Palace was amazing! I had Nikolay as my guide, and he had extensive knowledge of the Imperial grounds, and was quick to make the tour a personal experience!
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K9595szcaterinas
Jul 11, 2024
Tour today 11.072024 - Hallo ,was a amazing experience , Alfonso explained very well.
I will return in the future for sure.
Keep the good work :)
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Broderick_f
Jul 10, 2024
Fabulous Imperial Palace Tour - Great trip., Rea our guide was fabulous. Young interactive and knowledgeable! Definitely do a tour with her again!
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Inspire49506131703
Jul 10, 2024
Imperial palace tour! - Took the family on this amazing tour. The guide was super friendly, spoke perfect english, was very engaging and helped us after the tour with great suggestions.
The tour itself, is very pretty, amazing history explained in detail by the guide. Takes around 1:30/1:45 so very easy walking tour. Recommended for sure.
I was also suggested a food tour with the same company and it was super fun aswell.
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Broderickf2018
Jul 9, 2024
Excellent experience with Rea - Rea was an excellent guide! She was very knowledgeable and interactive. Rea made us feel welcomed and showed us many parts of the gardens and history of the palace. She showed us the best places for photos and even took photos of our family for us! We have no hesitation for recommending her for this tour.
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Caseyv554
Jul 9, 2024
Fun, knowledgeable, flexible. - The team who does the tour are great people. Very flexible and easy to work with.
They are knowledgeable and super fun to explore with.
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Fran_r
Aug 4, 2024
Imperial palace - A well done tour. The explanation of the tour on your website should have stated that there is no imperial palace building. It is only the grounds that was very confusing and disappointing.
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