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Tokyo: Imperial Palace A Walk Through Japanese History 1
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace A Walk Through Japanese History

By Sunrise Adventure
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £28 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Small group tour with friendly local guide
  • Learn Japan’s history while having fun!
  • Visit the Imperial Palace grounds, Ōtemon Gate & Ninomaru Garden
  • Peaceful ponds and koi fish, great photo spots, just ask your guide!
  • Perfect for couples, families, solo travellers and first time visitors

Activity location

    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, 東京都, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Wadakura Fountain Park, 3-1 Kōkyogaien, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0002, Japan | Take the train to Tokyo station or the Otemachi 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 near the fountain. Your guide will be holding a sign with our logo: "SUNRISE ADVENTURE".
    • Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Tokyo: Palais impérial, l'histoire du Japon (GUIDE FRANÇAIS)

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • French

Il s'agit de la même visite du palais impérial que celle décrite ci-dessus, mais avec notre propre guide francophone ! :)
Apprenez comment le Japon est devenu le pays qu'il est aujourd'hui en vous promenant dans le jardin oriental du palais impérial :)

Language options: French
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
£27.64 x 1 Adult£27.64
Total
Price is £27.64
Until Tue, 7 Jul

Tokyo: Imperial Palace History Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£27.64 x 1 Adult£27.64
Total
Price is £27.64
Until Tue, 7 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of the Imperial Palace grounds with a friendly local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group for a more exclusive experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Ōtemon Gate, guardhouse ruins, and Ninomaru Garden
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stories from guide about Edo history, samurai era and modern Tokyo
  • What's includedWhat's included
    We know the best photo spots (just ask your guide)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    No dress code, tattoos welcome
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Access to the Inner Palace (note: not open to the public)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Join one of Tokyo’s highest rated walking tours! Together we will explore the Imperial Palace and its beautiful Eastern Gardens with our super friendly local guide :)
You won’t just hear about Japan’s history, you’ll feel it come alive through stories, humour, and moments that make this place unforgettable :)
Our guides are known for their warmth, energy, and genuine passion for sharing Tokyo’s past, that’s why our guests keep calling this tour “the highlight of their trip!”

We’ll begin at Wadakura Fountain Park with riverside views and the surrounding moats, then stroll to Ōtemon Gate and you will learn the storey behind the castle gates and their role in Japan’s samurai past!

From there we’ll explore historic guardhouses and ruins, stopping at amazing photo spots that most visitors miss!

Next, we’ll walk through the beautiful Ninomaru Garden!
Its winding paths, seasonal flowers, ponds and imperial koi fish (can only be found here!) are perfect for a calm break from the city :)

Along the way our guide will bring to life how the Shogun’s world shaped modern Japan (!) and tell stories of the Edo era you won’t find on any plaque!

Our guides are the number 1 thing that makes this tour special: friendly, energetic, and full of stories and practical tips! <3

They love answering questions and will give other recommendations to deepen your stay in Tokyo, so please do not hesitate to ask :)

Whether you’re here for history, the gardens, or just want a deeper connection to Japanese culture, this tour is perfect for you!

We want everyone to feel comfortable, so please wear whatever you like, tattoos are welcome, and there is no dress code!

Our small group tours make it easy to ask questions to your guide about anything in Tokyo (doesn’t have to be tour related).

Whether you’re a couple, family, or travelling solo, we want you to leave with a real sense of the Palace’s history, gardens, and local traditions :)

We look forward to welcoming you on this tour!

All the best from Team Sunrise Adventure <3

Location

Activity location

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    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, 東京都, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Wadakura Fountain Park, 3-1 Kōkyogaien, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0002, Japan | Take the train to Tokyo station or the Otemachi 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 near the fountain. Your guide will be holding a sign with our logo: "SUNRISE ADVENTURE".
    • Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Wadakura Fountain Park, 3-1 Kōkyogaien, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0002, Japan | Take the train to Tokyo station or the Otemachi 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 near the fountain. Your guide will be holding a sign with our logo: "SUNRISE ADVENTURE".
    • Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan