Tokyo: Imperial Palace Historical Walking Tour, Tokyo Castle
ID: GYG893292-1402492
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of the samurai on a guided tour of the Imperial Palace and its eastern garden. Learn about the history of the samurai as you stroll through the gardens.
Join a walking tour through the castle ruins that laid the foundation for Tokyo’s development. Learn about the history of the samurai as you stroll through the gardens of Japan’s Emperor.
Start by meeting your guide at Starbucks close to the palace. 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.
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 Edo castle once stood over 350 years ago.
Learn about the history of the samurai as you stroll through the gardens of Japan’s Emperor. See a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of the samurai as you stroll through the gardens
- See a special breed of carp that you can only find in the palace gardens
- Enjoy a relaxing walk through beautiful eastern gardens and palace remains
- See the old base where the Edo castle once stood over 350 years ago
- Learn about Japan's history and how it became the country it is today
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A good portion of the tour is outdoors; please dress appropriately for the weather.
Photography is encouraged, so bring your camera for beautiful shots!
Outside the exit 1 of Kudanshita Station.
There will be a guide holding a sign that says "Contents Like".
Address:
1-chōme-13-19 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0074, Japan
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
