Private Tour
Tokyo Private Tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Here are the highlights of your exclusive private tour:
・Ninomaru Garden - Traditional Japanese garden featuring seasonal flowers: spring cherry blossoms, summer irises and autumn foliage.
・Edo Castle Ruins - Ancient stone walls, moat and massive Tenshu foundation reveal the scale of Japan's feudal architecture.
・Ōte-mon Gate - Historic main entrance with traditional guard house that blends old and new security elements.
Note: This tour does not include visiting the Palace where the Emperor resides.
Hear about Japanese culture and history at a leisurely pace in this remarkable green space that reflects the rich heritage of Japan. Dive into Japan's majestic past with a relaxing expedition.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour does not go inside the Imperial Palace.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
tour guide
Gratuities
Admission to the Inner Palace.
What To Expect
Imperial Palace
You will walk around the Imperial Palace with beautiful nature. There is a Japanese special garden and an old bridge. Also, you can see historical buildings and heritage. In addition, you can learn about the history of the royal family. PLEASE NOTE: Upon entering the grounds of the Imperial Palace, visitors are subject to a baggage inspection. If you plan to purchase Japanese knives or other items that could be used as weapons at Tsukiji or Asakusa, wherever, please leave them in a coin locker or similar before the meeting.
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Tokyo Private Tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour blending tradition with modern culture
Alex M,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour and our guide was fantastic, giving us a great understanding of Japanese tradition and the changes into modern day culture. Considering it was 35C the conditions were far from ideal, but we were provided with umbrellas and neck coolers to make our walk so much more comfortable.
Great Walking Tour with Yoshiko
John S,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was the ideal way to see the Imperial Palace East Gardens and site. We learned way more on this tour than we ever would have by ourselves. Yoshiko, our guide, made the experience really enjoyable despite the heat and sun. She was funny, charming and brought a lot of depth to her explanations about the site, the history of the area and the current royal family. Our highlight was the small outdoor tea ceremony and tutorial she gave us on how to prepare matcha in the traditional way.
Wonderful Tour with a Knowledgeable and Kind Guide
DuyHung N,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time with Mikio on our tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens. He’s a kind and knowledgeable gentleman who brought the history of Tokyo to life with engaging stories and insights. His warm personality made the tour one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended!
Beautiful gardens!
Christa S,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful gardens! Ishida, our tourguide, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke excellent English. We had a lovely time!
A stroll with the Shoguns
Soraya M,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide brought the past to life, describing what the Imperial Gardens would have resembled during the Edo period.
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