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Imperial Palace Run: Fun Trivia Tour
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8 Ratings
Chiyoda City
Join a fun run-and-walk tour of the Imperial Palace in Japan, led by an enthusiastic guide who shares interesting trivia about the palace and running. Suitable for all levels and languages.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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JOGLIS - After a briefing on the history of the Imperial Palace and the rules of the Imperial Palace Run at JOGLIS, we set off for the Imperial Palace Run!
If you wish to use the changing lockers and showers at JOGLIS, an additional 1,500 yen will be charged. -
Hanzo-mon Gate - The running tour will start from Hanzomon, one of the entrances to the Imperial Palace.
You can see the National Theatre and the Diet Building as you descend Miyake-zaka, said to be the most beautiful slope in Tokyo. (No tours will be provided. We will view a part of the outside) -
Sakurada-mon Gate - You will pass under Sakuradamon, the largest gate in the Imperial Palace.
Hear about the belief in Mt. Fuji, which is cherished by many Japanese, and recharge your energy at the Imperial Palace, a power spot! - Sakurada-mon Gate - Let me tell you the secret of the clock in the Sakuradamon square where many runners gather!
- Two-tiered Bridge (Ni-ju Bashi) - You will visit the Nijubashi Bridge, one of the most beautiful bridges in the Imperial Palace.Let’s take a commemorative photo!
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Gyoko-Dori Avenue - At Gyoko-dori Avenue, the finish area of the Tokyo Marathon, you can talk about the secrets of Tokyo Station and the Emperor and the Tokyo Marathon!
Then you will take pictures like the finish line scene of the marathon. -
Kokyo Otemon Gate - From here you will enter the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace.
Before entering the garden, there is a baggage inspection.
This Ote-mon Gate was the main gate of Edo Castle. Once inside, you will be greeted by a “Shachihoko” as it was in the Edo period.
Here you can take a restroom break and visit souvenir shops related to the Imperial Household. - Fujimi-yagura - You can see the beautiful turrets that served as a substitute for the Edo Castle keep. We call this our “little castle”.
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Tenshudai (Remains of the main tower) - The stone walls of the Edo Castle keep can be seen.
The castle keep, which was destroyed by fire, can no longer be seen, but a reconstructed model can be seen. -
Kita Hanebashi-mon Gate - Return to the outside of the Imperial Palace through the “Kitahanebashi” Gate, which was a drawbridge of the Edo Castle.
From here, the uphill climb begins, but run at your own pace and enjoy the running! -
Daikancho-Dori - Daikancho Street was a street where daimyo residences were located during the Edo period.
It is also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot. - Chidoriga-fuchi Park - Chidorigafuchi Park, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, we will teach you the secrets of cherry trees that Japanese people cherish.
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JOGLIS - When you return to JOGLIS, you will be dismissed.
Those who pay to use the facilities at JOGLIS may take a shower.
What's Included
- guide fee
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Running wear and shoes
- towel
Additional Information
From professional athletes to casual sports enthusiasts, the Imperial Palace is known as the “holy land” of runners in Japan.
This is a fun run-and-walk tour with a delightful and friendly Imperial Palace Run Geek Guide who will not only give you a sightseeing guide of the Imperial Palace, but also some interesting Imperial Palace run “trivia” for runners to know!
This tour is conducted in Japanese and simple English, so even those who are not fluent in Japanese can participate.
Let’s enjoy the Imperial Palace Run & Walk together.
- Running clothes, shoes, and towels are available for rent for a fee.
- If you want to use the lockers and showers, you can use JOGLIS for 1500 yen.
Location
JOGLIS
Access: Tokyo FM Center Building B1F, 1-7 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Directly connected to Hanzomon Station No.1 or 2 or 6 exit
※Staff holding the "TOKYO ACTIVE TOURS" banner will be waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Shinpkn
Jun 14, 2024
New Imperial Palace Run - I've always run around the Imperial Palace, but I've never been inside or thought deeply about its history, so this was a great opportunity to learn more about it.
Also, since I wasn't just running, I was walking too, so the time flew by! It was a lot of fun!
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380yumik
Jun 13, 2024
A fun Imperial Palace run debut ♡ - This was my first time running around the Imperial Palace. Coach Yuko Suzuki taught me everything from etiquette to history and running in a fun way, so even though I was a beginner and participated alone, I had no worries at all and was able to spend a fulfilling time in no time!
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たこりと
Feb 29, 2024
Discover the unknown charms of the Imperial Palace - I was happy to learn a lot of history and trivia about the Imperial Palace that I didn't know before, and to be able to run and walk. The weather got better so I did another round. It was a great review. I'd like to participate again in a different season.
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Maruokashoten
Feb 8, 2024
Local insight & passionate tour guide - I joined Yuko's tour, and the tour was awesome! I could learn a lot about Imperial Palace. Also what made this tour special is Yuko, our tour guide's passion! She was super knowledgeable and open to any kind of questions, and love running! Her passion motivate me so much, and it was great meeting and talking with her.
Try this tour, and you would feel as if you lived in Tokyo, and start the day with fun friends! After running, you can use shower room, which make it possible for you to start the perfect day! Thanks Yuko!
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Vacation38080509855
Jan 26, 2024
Find New and Old Tokyo!! - Enjoyed running and walking around the Palace on a cool and sunny day
Yuko, the guide on that day, kindly, friendly and passionately introduced and talked about history and secret of running course and Edo Castle - learned a lot Niju-bashi, East Garden, a great polititian of Edo Government, buildings around the Palace, etc.
Easy to run; so slowly and often walikng; good for various generations!
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Hiroshi55ymzk
Jan 9, 2024
Historical running tour with No.1 geek of Japanese imperial palace - It’s my first time for this guide running tour of Kokyo, imperial palace Tokyo Japan.
The tour guide Yuko, she call’s herself No.1 geek of Kokyo, was quite nice.
Her English is not perfect but full of hospitality.
She is very friendly and very fun person.
The tour was about 1 hour. Half running & half walking.
She explained the history of Kokyo, Edo castle, and details very well.
I really enjoyed this tour with her guide.
Absolutely I recommend this tour for all tourists who like Japanese history and running!
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Odyssey49942578633
Dec 21, 2023
It was an informative and fun run around the Imperial Palace. - I've always wanted to try running around the Imperial Palace, but I was a little nervous about running alone, so I applied for a guided run around the Imperial Palace. I didn't know there were any manners to follow when running around the Imperial Palace, so I'm glad I was told about them! The scenery was also very beautiful, and I was able to see many things that I would have missed if I had been running. I was particularly impressed by the street overlooking Nijubashi Bridge and Tokyo Station. I'd like to run the Tokyo Marathon someday!
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