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By Traveling Tokyo

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9.8 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
The previous price was £10 and current price is £5 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

    • Discover the Shogun’s Inner Garden (Ninomaru Garden)
    • Stand where power was actually wielded
    • See koi swimming in tranquil ponds within the palace grounds
    • Decode the massive stone walls

Activity location

    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 3-1 Kōkyogaien, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0002, Japan | We will meet on the left side of Starbucks Kokyo Gaien, when facing the front of the store.
    • Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£9.46
£4.73 x 2 Adults£9.46
Total
The previous price was £18.92 and current price is £9.46
50% off
Until Fri, 13 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour of the East Gardens
  • Exclusions
    Tickets

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, 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

  • Step into Japan’s storied past with a guided walking tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens. Once the site of Edo Castle, this tranquil space now blends historical ruins with beautifully landscaped gardens. Wander through grand gates, stone foundations, and moats that once protected the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate. Your guide will share fascinating stories of samurai, shoguns, and the transition from feudal rule to modern Japan. Highlights include Ninomaru Garden with its seasonal beauty, the remains of the castle tower base, and koi-filled ponds reflecting the peaceful legacy of Japan’s imperial history. Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors alike, this tour offers a serene escape in the heart of Tokyo while uncovering the layers of Japan’s political and cultural heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 3-1 Kōkyogaien, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0002, Japan | We will meet on the left side of Starbucks Kokyo Gaien, when facing the front of the store.
    • Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan