Wonderful! Guide and really good energy!Superb experience with an excellent guide who had great energy throughout the tour.
Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour
About this tour
Learn about samurai and the 2,600-year legacy of Japan’s emperors in a small-group tour of up to 10. An expert guide will uncover the secrets of Edo Castle, Japan’s largest fortress, never breached.
Highlights
- Small group for a personal experience
- Discover the Hidden World of Edo Castle
- Japan's 2,600-year imperial system
- History of the Samurai and the Shogun
- Visiting the Japanese Garden Admired by the Emperor
What's included
- Guided walking tour
Quick facts
Start times
9:00
10:00
10:30
12:00
13:30
14:30
Difficulty
Easy
Know before you go
- There is a security check when entering the Imperial Palace. Please do not bring knives or alcohol.
- A large portion of the tour takes place outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
- Wheelchairs are available and can be used within the Imperial Palace grounds; however, please note that there are some slopes and areas where guests will need to walk or go down on foot.
Meeting point
Starbucks Coffee Kōkyo Gaien Wadakura Fountain Park Store, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Guest Reviews
(1,761 reviews)
Really great experience!The tour was amazing, the energy of the guide was contagious!
Informative session led by a great guide!Yuko was really nice and engaged everyone well, answered numerous questions, and made the tour well worth the money.
Highly recommended!Very informative and engaging guide. Recommended this tour to everyone!
Lovely experience, very informative!Kodai was wonderful and provided great insights.
Kodai was a very good guide!His explanations were clear and engaging, making everything better!
Everything was wonderful!Mita was incredibly kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. Made the experience enjoyable!
Very informative guide!Spoke English well and provided detailed insights about Japan's history.
Yuuki A was a great guide!He answered all of our questions and was very good at his job.
The tour was very informative!Ayaka explained everything very well.
Reviews sourced from TripAdvisor
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