Tokyo Palais Impérial & Shoguns Visite à pied (Guide Français)
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2 hours
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Visite guidée à pied en petit groupe à travers le Palais Impérial et ses magnifiques jardins, dirigée par les francophones les plus sympathiques et passionnés de Tokyo ! Histoire et récits sur les samouraïs et les shoguns que vous n’oublierez pas !
Participez à l’une des visites à pied les mieux notées de Tokyo ! Avec notre guide local francophone, chaleureux et passionné, nous découvrirons ensemble le Palais Impérial et ses splendides Jardins Est.
Vous n’allez pas seulement entendre parler de l’histoire du Japon, vous allez la ressentir à travers des histoires, de l’humour et des moments qui rendent cet endroit inoubliable.
Nos guides sont réputés pour leur chaleur, leur dynamisme et leur passion authentique pour partager l’histoire de Tokyo. C’est d’ailleurs pour cela que nos visiteurs qualifient souvent cette visite de « moment fort de leur voyage » !
Nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir pour cette visite ! :)
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Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin
Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park! Together, stroll toward the grand main gate (otemon) of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. As you step through, follow your guide on a captivating journey, circling the palace grounds/eastern garden! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well) Explore the history embedded in old soldier barracks, encounter special koi fish, and marvel at trees brought from various prefectures of Japan. Delight in the serenity of the palace while gaining insights into its past, including a visit to the old base where the palace once stood over 350 years ago. While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)
Wadakura Fountain Park
Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park! Together, stroll toward the grand main gate (otemon) of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. As you step through, follow your guide on a captivating journey, circling the palace grounds/eastern garden! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well) Explore the history embedded in old soldier barracks, encounter special koi fish, and marvel at trees brought from various prefectures of Japan. Delight in the serenity of the palace while gaining insights into its past, including a visit to the old base where the palace once stood over 350 years ago. While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace // A Walk Through Japanese History
What‘s Included
Visite de la porte Ōtemon, des ruines des maisons de garde et du jardin Ninomaru
Petit groupe pour une expérience plus exclusive
Visite guidée à pied du Palais Impérial avec un guide local francophone
Nous connaissons les meilleurs points photo (demandez à votre guide)
Aucun code vestimentaire, tatouages bienvenus
Histoires du guide sur l’époque d’Edo, l’ère des samouraïs et le Tokyo moderne
Accès au palais intérieur (remarque : non ouvert au public)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect.
Cec02,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very beautiful visit, very interesting thanks to our French guide, Alexandre, who immersed us in the history of Japan and the Imperial family. Thank you very much, I had a great time. Cécile, Belgium
A great time
Gibeau L,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our French guide Alexandre was top! This visit is extremely interesting at the beginning of the stay to put in the historical context. Alexander is really very pedagogical. He knows the history of Japan very well and answered all our questions both historical and about life in Japan with precision, kindness and always smile. Our group was very talkative... We stayed another 30 minutes with him! I recommend 100% thank you Alexander for this pleasant and very informative time spent with you!
Insightful and well-paced tour of the gardens of the Imperial Palace with Nicolas Kumano
maskedshrimp,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicolas Kumano (native French and Japanese speaker) gave us an insightful and well-paced tour of the palace gardens. He is very knowledgeable about the Japanese history and culture. We highly recommended him.
Exciting tour
480delwine,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very pleasant visit, Nicolas, our guide answered all our questions even the most unusual. The visit took place at our own pace and exciting. Many thanks to Nicolas that we recommend.
Relaxing tour
857weronikan,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice visit, very relaxing
Exciting journey into Japanese history
pierre s,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent very nice guide who explains well Made us travel through the history of Japan and its different times Very attentive to our questions we learned a lot
Visit in essential French to decode the history of Japan and the Japanese.
M6401BXsophieb,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guided tour in essential French to understand the history of Japan, its culture and help us decode how the Japanese work. A huge thank you to Alexandre for all the very clear explanations he gave us during the visit we made with him. You would think that there is not much to see on this space of the imperial palace and quite the opposite. Our French guide shared his passion for Japan and interested us during the 2 hours of the visit. We didn’t see time pass. I recommend 100%. The price is definitely worth it, especially since we are in a small group and there is a real exchange that is created with the guide. Top!
Must-see as a Frenchman!
stellasZ963OO,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We made the visit with Alexandre, very nice and dynamic. He explained the history of Japan very well with a great popularization 👌🏻 we can only recommend, again thank you!
Very Positive Experience
776carolynb,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very positive experience with Nico as our Guide. He was deeply interested in Japan and its history. The tour was informative and interesting and we came away with a much better understanding of the Palace.
Amazing tour!
657kaylinb,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour to kick off our vacation in Japan! Alexandre was a great guide; very knowledgeable and fun. I felt like I truly learned the history of Japan through his storytelling. I would recommend this tour to start off your trip in Tokyo if you are new to the country and culture!
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