Yushin was an excellent guide!Had a fantastic time on the tour, learned tons about Japanese history thanks to Yushin!
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
(1,586 reviews)
Excellent tour through the east gardensOur guide Naz was excellent, very patient and accommodating to our specific needs. Naz narrated the history making it interesting to all.
Awesome value for money!What made the tour great was my guide Ao. Her English was great and she was very knowledgeable and made the tour informative yet fun!
Great tour!Ap did a great job and it was a very nice tour!
Fun and educational experience!Our guide Ichiro was very intelligent and did a wonderful job explaining the history! Would recommend :)
Ichiro was brilliant!He had a deep understanding of Japanese culture. Thank you Ichiro for a great experience!
Incredible guide!Very informative tour with the guide answering all questions and giving advice about highlights in Tokyo. Highly recommend!
Naz made it very interesting!You can tell she loves her job and made the tour very engaging.
Nice walk in beautiful surroundings!Interesting to hear about history and culture.
Kodai is a great guide!Very knowledgeable and engaging.
Reviews sourced from TripAdvisor
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