Walking Tours

Tokyo: Imperial Palace East Gardens & Edo Castle Guided Walking Tour

Duration

2 hrs

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Guided tour

4.7/5(34)

Frank S

Solo

Verified booking

May 2026

Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about both the palace gardens and Japanese history and culture. As a Canadian, he was able to explain aspects of Japan that are different than North America. He was also incredibly helpful with assisting tour participants with planning how to get to their their next destination. I highly recommend him!

Walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens, once part of the historic Edo Castle complex.

Discover the ruins of Tokyo’s former shogunate seat with an English-speaking guide.

Learn about Japan’s imperial lineage and the political history of the Edo period.

Enjoy a short, easy-paced 2-hour walking tour ideal for first-time visitors.

Explore one of Tokyo’s most historic sites with clear historical context from your guide.

2-hour guided walking tour through the Imperial Palace East Gardens

English-speaking guide

Historical insights into Edo Castle and Japan’s imperial lineage

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and beverages

Personal expenses

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Denis V
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Our guide Christian was absolutely top-notch. 10/10 would definitely recommend for everyone to book a tour with him!
Kulashekar R
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Imperial Palace is a must see. The guide, Jacobo, was knowledgeable and patiently talked to through the highlights.
William H
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Enjoyed Miguel going on a bit of a tangent on the way back about the culture in Japan.
Zohra B
Group
Verified booking
Last week
It was extremely well explained tour, nice speed and some funny bits.
Martin K
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The guide. He was knowledgeable and entertainmening.

A 2-hour guided walking tour through the Imperial Palace East Gardens, exploring Edo Castle’s historic grounds with an English-speaking guide.

Getting started

Meet your English-speaking guide at the designated meeting point and begin with a brief introduction to the site. After a short orientation, enter the Imperial Palace East Gardens to start your historical walk.

What to expect

Walk through the former grounds of Edo Castle—once the largest castle complex in Japan. Explore preserved gardens and castle ruins while learning about the shogunate era and Japan’s imperial legacy.

Features

Edo Castle ruins: See stone foundations and remaining structures from the former shogunate stronghold.

Imperial history: Learn about Japan’s imperial lineage and its connection to Edo-period Tokyo.

Imperial Palace East Gardens: Walk through landscaped gardens that now occupy the former castle grounds.

Guided historical insights: Your English-speaking guide shares context on the site’s political and cultural significance.

What to bring

Bring a valid ID matching the name on your booking, if requested at check-in.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed on this tour.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible and stroller/pram accessible.

Additional information

Infants must sit on a parent’s lap during the tour.

Infant seats are not available.

Meeting point details will be shared on your ticket after booking.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.