Imperial Palace East Garden and Edo Castle Walking Tour in Tokyo
by Localized Walking & Food Tours
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Tokyo’s Imperial Palace area features historic sites and gardens once part of Edo Castle. This walking tour lasts about two and a half hours, led by an English-speaking local guide. It covers the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and surrounding grounds but does not include entry into the Imperial Palace buildings. The tour begins at Wadakura Fountain Park, a peaceful public space near the palace with water features commemorating two imperial weddings, one in 1961 and another in 1995. After spending around half an hour there, the group moves on to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace for approximately two hours. These gardens include the Honmaru area with castle ruins and the Ninomaru Garden, offering traditional Japanese landscaping. Visitors can see seasonal cherry blossoms or autumn leaves while learning about the samurai era and the castle’s history. All fees and taxes are included in the tour price. Snacks are not provided.
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Wadakura Fountain Park
Wadakura Fountain Park is a public park near Tokyo’s Imperial Palace. It features water elements and a calm atmosphere. The park was originally built in 1961 to mark the royal wedding of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, then redesigned and reopened in 1995 to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako.
30 min
Imperial Palace East Gardens
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace were once part of Edo Castle. The area includes gardens, ponds, and remains of the Honmaru castle section. The Ninomaru Garden is also located here, offering traditional Japanese garden designs. Visitors spend about two hours walking through this area, observing seasonal cherry blossoms or autumn foliage and learning about Japan’s feudal past.
120 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Imperial Palace East Garden and Edo Castle Walking Tour in Tokyo
by Localized Walking & Food Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$50Overview
Tokyo’s Imperial Palace area features historic sites and gardens once part of Edo Castle. This walking tour lasts about two and a half hours, led by an English-speaking local guide. It covers the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and surrounding grounds but does not include entry into the Imperial Palace buildings. The tour begins at Wadakura Fountain Park, a peaceful public space near the palace with water features commemorating two imperial weddings, one in 1961 and another in 1995. After spending around half an hour there, the group moves on to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace for approximately two hours. These gardens include the Honmaru area with castle ruins and the Ninomaru Garden, offering traditional Japanese landscaping. Visitors can see seasonal cherry blossoms or autumn leaves while learning about the samurai era and the castle’s history. All fees and taxes are included in the tour price. Snacks are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Wadakura Fountain Park
Wadakura Fountain Park is a public park near Tokyo’s Imperial Palace. It features water elements and a calm atmosphere. The park was originally built in 1961 to mark the royal wedding of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, then redesigned and reopened in 1995 to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako.
30 min
Imperial Palace East Gardens
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace were once part of Edo Castle. The area includes gardens, ponds, and remains of the Honmaru castle section. The Ninomaru Garden is also located here, offering traditional Japanese garden designs. Visitors spend about two hours walking through this area, observing seasonal cherry blossoms or autumn foliage and learning about Japan’s feudal past.
120 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.