Tokyo Station and Imperial Palace 1 Hour Guided Tour

5 (54 reviews) Tokyo 1 hour Up to 15 English

About this tour

See the Imperial Palace in just 1 hour. This easy guided tour covers must-see spots and includes a small booklet to help you explore more on your own.

Highlights

  • Learn the essentials in just one hour
  • History of the Samurai and the Shogun
  • Discover insights beyond a typical self-visit
  • Runs even when the Imperial Palace is closed (Mon & Fri), with visiting tips
  • Take home a handy self-guide booklet

What's included

  • Guided Tour
  • Imperial Palace Tips Booklet

Quick facts

Start times
10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00
Difficulty Easy

Know before you go

  • Please dress appropriately for the weather on the day of the tour.
  • Please note that the Imperial Palace Gardens are closed on Mondays and Fridays, and entry is not permitted on those days. From ¥1,600 ¥1,440 per person Adult x 1 Select date Check availability Free cancellation Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund Reserve now & pay later Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today Read more

Meeting point

タクシー乗り場 南口, Chiyoda City, Tokyo

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Guest Reviews

5.0 (54 reviews)
Matt S
A great time with a great guide!

This experience was great for me and my two teen daughters. Ayaka was an excellent guide, paid real attention to the girls, and kept them interested with stories, questions, and hand-made illustrations. She was personable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for a goo...

Matt S
Marco L
Amazing walking tour

Naoto and Mizu were amazing tour guides, giving us thorough historical information about Japanese history while being engaging and interesting. Would highly recommend.

Marco L
Cristina mikael... N
Incredible

he was very articulate and an excellent guide. he was able to tell us the history of the sensoji temple. he’s also nice and gery patient.

Cristina mikael... N
Bob T
Great short trip to gain understanding of the imperial palace (Edo castle)

Nao-to San was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He helped us gain a deeper understanding of the Tokyo station architecture and understanding of the history of the Edo castle.

Bob T
Passenger52874428387
Informative and enjoyable!

Naoto-san was our guide. Had a great and informative session on the imperial palace and Tokyo station. Learnt a lot even though it was just an hour session. He also had great spots for photos. Highly recommend!

Passenger52874428387
Ron A
Tokyo imperial palace walking tour

Great tour! Clear and concise host!

Ron A
Clinton B
Keiko was a great your guide, very knowledgable and friendly

Great your with lots if history

Clinton B
Aya F
5 Stars all around! An amazing experience

With the help of Rico, she has done an amazing job of explaining the history of the edo era, the imperial castle, and the imperial family. Learning more than i have known already, as well helping with the questions i had about certain things. She has done beautiful job that fits all of the criter...

Aya F
David O
Great tour!

Rico was an extremely kind and helpful guide. Would totally recommend her as you acclimate to Japan and learn some history.

David O
ethanhT9742UK
Amazing experience!

Kotoha was an amazing guid and was very knowledgeable!

ethanhT9742UK

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