Walking Tour: Imperial Palace and Samurai History

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…
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Timika_n
Nov 10, 2024
The palace tour - Mei was very informative . I learned a lot about the dynamics of the government and the samurai ! And the grounds were very beautiful. I recommend this for a quick bite of history
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815vinnym
Nov 10, 2024
Best Tour I've Done In Japan - I did the tour of the Imperial Palace East Garden with Wakana who was a fantastic guide and clearly passionate about Japanese history. The tour was engaging and informative, and Wakana was eager to answer our questions and provide more information. I highly recommend this tour! Best tour I've done in japan
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Aliciamc6874yg
Nov 6, 2024
Highly recommend - This was a fantastic tour. Mieko was our tour guide and she was the best. Very knowledgeable about the area, the gardens and the history. She was able to answer everyone's questions. This is definitely worth doing if you're going to be in the area for the day.
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29devinb
Nov 6, 2024
Great free walking tour! - The walking tour was great and informative. Our tour guide was fabulous and I had a great time on the tour. Would recommend.
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Delia_c
Nov 5, 2024
PROFESSIONAL AND DETAILED TOUR - The tour was great with lots of explanations and pictures. She provided lots of details about the history of Japan and buildings.
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Michael_m
Nov 3, 2024
Tranquil and beautiful - Much more tranquil than expected. Beautiful gardens. Our guide, Mei, was very kind and knowledgeable.
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Escape465631
Nov 3, 2024
Imperial Palace garden walk - The guide was good. Courteous and patient. Enjoyed the walk around the Palace and history was very well explained. Very satisfying for the price.
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Maanst
Nov 1, 2024
Great - Great experience. The guide was very knowledgeable. We've learned very interesting facts about the castle and Japanese culture
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Manuelsq8931yx
Oct 30, 2024
Tour perfect - Wakana was fantastic. The tour was perfect. Very interesting stories and information. Wakana our guide was super nice and serviciable. 100% recomended
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John_k
Nov 8, 2024
Good pics of garden and grounds - Great tour; guide was pretty good but my friend had your earlier with Ms Natsumi as guide and I had hoped to have her give tour as he raved about here. Tour was still excellent.
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up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).