Private Tour: Edo Castle and Gardens

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 - Explore the Imperial Palace, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Discover a unique Japanese garden and a historic bridge. Visitors can also admire historical buildings and cultural heritage, while gaining insights into the royal family’s history.
    PLEASE NOTE: Visitors entering the Imperial Palace grounds will undergo a baggage…
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.
・Ōte-mon…

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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Kayla
Mar 13, 2026
Great guided tour! - Akiyoshi was our guide and we had the best experience! Very personable and knowledgeable about the grounds would book with him again (: !
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Gv_lv_i
Mar 8, 2026
Exploring Edo Castle - Exploring Edo Castle with history professor Aki Yoshi from Gotcha company was a great journey through time, allowing us to explore the great culture of Japan through the centuries, learn about the samurai code of honor, and other traditions and customs of the Japanese people.
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Ciannc
Mar 5, 2026
A lovely walk around the Imperial Palace - Akiyoshi-san gave us an amazing tour! We learned a lot about Japanese history as we walked around the palace grounds. He was very friendly and considerate, offering to take photos of us, and pointing out places where we could use restrooms and buy souvenirs. He was also a great conversationalist, making us feel at ease. Thank you Akiyoshi-san!
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L6885mqhb
Mar 4, 2026
Great experience - Tomoko was a very experienced and friendly guide. Very good experience. Would highly recommend.
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Louismw3628wn
Mar 4, 2026
Incredible - Amazing experience, the sites were beautiful. And our tour guide Tomoko was incredibly knowledgeable
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Ryan
Mar 4, 2026
East gardens tour - Tomoko was very knowledgable and explained a lot of the history of the Palace as well as the general area
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V3577wfmichaels
Mar 4, 2026
Excellent experience! - Very interesting and informative, Tomoko was an excellent guide, would highly recommend!!
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Excursion17042889241
Mar 4, 2026
Loved it. - A beautiful experience and an amazing tour of a lovely location. Tomoko was an excellent guide.
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Maps02522142695
Feb 7, 2026
It's best to get a tour guide to the Imperial Palace. - Went to the Imperial Palace with our tour guide, Shigeru. Our tour with Shigeru was great and not too lengthy. He was knowledgeable in the history of the Palace and very patient with all of our questions.
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Zjabo
Jan 28, 2026
Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide! - Our Imperial Palace Gardens tour was fantastic! The gardens were peaceful, beautiful, and full of history. Shigeru was an excellent guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, with great stories that brought everything to life. The pacing was perfect. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Shigeru leading it.
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From $62
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).