Edo Castle Tour: Explore Japan's Feudal Past

Explore Japan’s rich heritage on a private walking tour of the Imperial Palace. Discover Edo Castle’s history and the beauty of the East Gardens.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Admission to the Inner Palace.
Additional Information

Here are the highlights of your exclusive private tour:
・Ninomaru Garden - A traditional Japanese garden showcasing seasonal blooms: cherry blossoms in spring, irises in summer, and vibrant autumn leaves.
・Edo Castle Ruins - Ancient stone walls, a moat, and the massive Tenshu foundation illustrate the grandeur of Japan’s feudal architecture.
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Location
Wadakura Fountain Park
Staff is waiting you in front of the fountain of Wadakura Fountain Park with sign board shows "gotcha". (walk 3 minutes from Tokyo metro Otemachi station exit D2 walk 10 minutes from Tokyo station Marunouchi central exit)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(34 Ratings)
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Carolinesr7519ww
May 4, 2025
Ishido and Ysay were AMAZING! - Ishido and Ysay were AMAZING! They were so educational and kind to my family and I. Plus, the tour was the perfect length of time. We could not recommend them enough!
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Nicolas
May 3, 2025
100% recommend tour and guide Mikio - Mikio was excellent: very kind and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our time with him and recommend 100%. Did it on a hot spring day, recommend you bring water
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Z2544nbluc_al
May 3, 2025
We loved it - What a nice experience!! We had our guided tour with Mikio and he was very nice and kind. He had lots of interesting information to give… we loved it!! Hope to see him next time, thank you so much!!!
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Christiansx8962ct
Apr 30, 2025
Family visit - Mary was a very nice and knowledgeable guide and we had a great time doing this trip at our own pace. It helps certainly to do it on a sunny day
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Emilysk7205ki
Apr 22, 2025
Great private tour! - Mikio was a great tour guide. We had s private tour and did not feel rushed. Took the time for some great photos. The tour was tailored to our speed and interests. It was very enjoyable, especially with our friendly, knowledgeable guide!
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Soraya_m
Apr 19, 2025
A stroll with the Shoguns - Our tour guide brought the past to life, describing what the Imperial Gardens would have resembled during the Edo period.
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Asetruria
Apr 18, 2025
Bel tour - Good and prepared guide, we recommend it to everyone. Polite and very attentive. Full two-hour ilbtour. Very interesting and available to give explanations about Japanese culture
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Haleh_b
Apr 11, 2025
Imperial Palace gardens - This was a lovely tour of the imperial palace grounds with our guide, Naoko. She was so pleasant and knowledgeable and she spoke perfect English. Highly recommend this booking while in Tokyo.
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Jennifer_g
Apr 9, 2025
Morning your was great! - Our family has a great morning tour with Mr. Hirashima. During the walk, he shared a lot of history with us.
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Ellen_c
Apr 6, 2025
Highly recommend - If you want historical context for your travel in Japan, this is the tour for you. We learned a lot and it made our trip more meaningful.
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From $69
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).