Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens and Shogun Historical Walking Tour
by Traveling Tokyo
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✓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.
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This two-hour walking tour focuses on the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, formerly the site of Edo Castle, once Japan’s largest and most fortified castle. The tour includes a visit to the ruins of Tokyo Castle, where participants walk through stone gates, beside remaining castle walls, and explore gardens that represent the samurai and imperial periods. The guide leads the group to the foundation of the former castle keep, offering a view into the life of shoguns and feudal lords. The walk also covers Ninomaru Garden, known for its seasonal flowers and ponds, which reflect Edo period design. An English-speaking guide provides historical information about Japan’s imperial family throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin
The tour passes through large stone gates and by the remains of tall castle walls. Visitors stand on the foundation of the former castle keep to picture life in the shogun and feudal lord period. The route includes Ninomaru Garden, which has seasonal flowers and tranquil ponds reflecting Edo period garden design.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens and Shogun Historical Walking Tour
by Traveling Tokyo
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.¥7,000Overview
This two-hour walking tour focuses on the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, formerly the site of Edo Castle, once Japan’s largest and most fortified castle. The tour includes a visit to the ruins of Tokyo Castle, where participants walk through stone gates, beside remaining castle walls, and explore gardens that represent the samurai and imperial periods. The guide leads the group to the foundation of the former castle keep, offering a view into the life of shoguns and feudal lords. The walk also covers Ninomaru Garden, known for its seasonal flowers and ponds, which reflect Edo period design. An English-speaking guide provides historical information about Japan’s imperial family throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin
The tour passes through large stone gates and by the remains of tall castle walls. Visitors stand on the foundation of the former castle keep to picture life in the shogun and feudal lord period. The route includes Ninomaru Garden, which has seasonal flowers and tranquil ponds reflecting Edo period garden design.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.