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Tokyo Castle & Imperial Palace , Historical Walking Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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Edo Castle was the largest castle in Japan. Explore the Ruins of Tokyo Castle with a Local Guide. Learn About Samurai History and Japan’s 2,600-Year-Old Imperial System.

[Highlights]

・The Secret Behind Edo Castle's Impenetrable Defense

・Japan's 2,600-Year-Old Imperial System

・Visiting Yasukuni Shrine and Its Political Significance

・Visiting the Japanese Garden Admired by the Emperor

・Seasonal Beauty: Cherry Blossoms in Spring

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There is a security check to enter the Imperial Palace. Please do not bring knives or alcohol.

The main castle was destroyed by fire and no longer exists.

The Emperor's residence is not open to the public.

There are no health restrictions, but please note that you will need to walk up steep slopes and stairs.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided walking tour

What To Expect

1

You can see a surviving turret from the Edo period and learn about the security systems that still protect the Imperial Palace today.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Kokyo Otemon Gate

You’ll see two massive gates and stone walls from the original castle. This is where we talk about how the design helped protect the shogun.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Tokyo Castle & Imperial Palace , Historical Walking Tour

Reviews

4.92

264 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent tour

    michael t,

    Oct 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Shin provided an excellent history of the Imperial grounds and the Edo period. He answered all of our questions with ease.

  • disappointed

    Kathleen B,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Very disappointed you really don’t need a guide to tour the garden. Our guy did not even speak English very well We left the tour

  • Very good walking tour...

    Nicky F,

    Sep 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very good walking tour and very informative. Our guide Dai, had done a lot of research and explained things well. Loved the pond area and beautiful trees.

  • The best

    Edward S,

    Sep 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide Shin was the absolute best you could ask for. He was knowledgeable in the history of the imperial palace as well as Japanese history and he even helped me sign on to his tour group at the last minute when the guide for the tour I was supposed to go on didn’t show up. He was very helpful throughout and gave the best tour one could ask for.

  • Visit to the imperial castle Tokyo

    ksnwmjtqbj,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was a lovely lady she was knowledgable and friendly. It was an extremely hot day and she kept on giving us sweets and menthol napkins to make us endure the two hour tour of the castle and garden and this worked.

From ¥3,400

4.92
264 reviews
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