- Imperial Palace - The current Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family.
Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country’s capital and Imperial Residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.
- Meet up with a guide in Tokyo
- Led by a licensed local guide
- Pick-up/drop-off on foot
- Customizable tour of 3-4 sites
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
In the modern city of Tokyo, it is easy to forget that things were once very different. Join our tour guides on a tour of Tokyo’s history and culture. Learn what it was like before the city became one of the biggest in the world. Your guide can take you to fascinating sights like:
Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum: Be transported back in time in this collection of Edo period buildings that are in a beautiful outdoor museum.
National Showa Memorial Museum: A look into the life of those in during and post-war Tokyo.
Ryogoku Area: Learn about the capital of Sumo in Japan. Try Chanko Nabe, the Sumo wrestler hotpot!
If you want to enrich your experience in Tokyo with some history, be sure to join us on this tour! Once you place your reservation, a guide will be in touch with you directly. Choose the top sights you would like to see and your guide will plan your private itinerary! If you need more time, please contact us for hourly extension fees.
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- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
