Tokyo Imperial Palace and Heritage of Edo Castle Private Tour
Description
Discover Japan’s Imperial Palace, home of the Emperor and former site of Edo Castle, the center of political power in Japan. While we won’t enter the inner palace, you’ll explore the beautiful East Gardens, Wadakura Fountain Park, and the historic grounds of the old castle, learning fascinating stories about its past. This private walking tour is perfect for experiencing Tokyo’s rich heritage at your own pace—just remember to wear comfortable shoes! You’ll also visit Nihonbashi, a historic commercial district over 400 years old, immersing yourself in the cultural and historical charm of Tokyo. ※This tour is different from the official guided tour offered by the Imperial Household Agency.
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Tokyo Station, built in 1914, is a historic landmark known for its red brick design and serves as a major transport hub in the city.
The Imperial Palace, once the site of Edo Castle and the residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, is now the home of the Japanese Emperor and stands as a historic and symbolic centerpiece in Tokyo.
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace are a serene escape in Tokyo, with beautiful gardens, historic ruins, and seasonal flowers.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Our tour guid SAKAMOTO never showed up but another guide was in the area for a different group, her name was Mena, we asked her why colleague SAKAMOTO never showed up she said she’s doesn’t know but she offered us to join her group. So if we didn’t see her we would have never been on this tour but we enjoyed her tour. No one can go into the palace but we explored the Edo castle and the surrounding gardens and the double bridge.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused, and for the guide originally assigned not being able to meet you on site as scheduled. Despite the situation, we truly appreciate that you still joined the tour and are very relieved to hear that you were able to enjoy it in the end. We will be sure to share your kind feedback with Mena. We take this matter seriously and will review it internally to prevent such issues from happening again. Thank you very much for your valuable feedback.
Miwako was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and gave a wonderful overview of the Imperial Palace history. The palace garden is simply stunning. We didn’t feel rushed. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed Miwako’s guidance. We’re especially pleased that you were able to fully appreciate the history of the Imperial Palace and the beauty of its gardens at a relaxed pace. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again on another tour.
Wonderful experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the Toyota station, Imperial Palace and Edo castle. She was an absolute delight. We enjoyed the whole tour. It was very informative and interesting.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the guide’s knowledge and commentary on the Tokyo exhibition, the Imperial Palace, and Edo Castle. It is wonderful to know that you found the entire tour informative and interesting. We look forward to welcoming you again on another tour when you visit Japan.
Tremendous guide! Sakamoto was extremely knowledgeable, very pleasant and very patient with our questions - especially with our granddaughter. Definite recommendation!!
Thank you very much for using our services. We are truly delighted to receive your warm words about Sakamoto. It was our great pleasure and honor to be a part of your special trip. We will continue striving to provide services that bring satisfaction to all our guests. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Excellent guide. Her knowledgeable of the history of Edo castle was especially good.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and appreciated the guide’s knowledge, especially about the history of Edo Castle. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of guiding you again in the future!
