Walking Tours

Tokyo: teamLab Borderless Admission and Imperial Palace East Gardens Guided Walking Tour

Name: Tokyo: teamLab Borderless Admission and Imperial Palace East Gardens Guided Walking Tour
Start: 2026-08-12T11:00:00
End: 2026-08-12T14:00:00
Location: Japan, Tokyo, Minato City, Toranomon, 5 Chome−9−９ チームラボ ボーダレ

Admission to teamLab Borderless and a guided walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace grounds are included in your ticket.
Step into the world of teamLab Borderless and lose yourself in mesmerizing digital art installations.
Stroll across the iconic Nijubashi Bridge and explore the Imperial Palace, home to Japan’s Emperor.
Uncover the dramatic history of the Samurai era as your local guide brings Tokyo’s past to life.
Wander the East Gardens, discovering Edo Castle ruins and a tranquil traditional Japanese garden.

Local tour guide
Admission ticket to teamLab Borderless

Transportation costs (Subway/Taxi)
Food and drinks
Hotel Pickup/drop-off

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Discover the two extreme faces of Tokyo—the futuristic and the historic—on this fascinating 3-hour guided tour. 1. teamLab Borderless (The Future): Your journey begins at Azabudai Hills, Tokyo's newest landmark. We enter the world of teamLab Borderless, a "mapless" museum where art moves freely. You will have a guaranteed 1.5 hours to immerse yourself in this mind-bending digital universe. Wander through the "Light Sculpture" series and the "Infinite Crystal World," becoming part of the artwork itself. 2. The Transition: After stimulating your senses with modern technology, we take a short subway ride (or taxi) to the center of Japan's history. 3. Imperial Palace & East Gardens (The History): We arrive at the Imperial Palace, the residence of the Emperor and the former site of Edo Castle, the greatest fortress of the Samurai Shoguns. First, we visit the iconic Nijubashi Bridge for a classic photo against the backdrop of the palace watchtower. Then, we enter the East Gardens (Higashi-Gyoen). Here, you will walk among the massive stone walls of the old castle, climb the ruins of the main keep (Tenshudai), and stroll through a beautiful traditional Japanese garden (Ninomaru). Your guide will share the dramatic history of the Samurai era that contrasts sharply with the digital world you just left. The tour concludes at Otemachi/Tokyo Station area, leaving you with a deep appreciation for how Tokyo bridges its past and future. (Note: The East Gardens are closed on Mondays and Fridays. On these days, we will explore the Outer Gardens, Nijubashi Bridge, and the Sakuradamon Gate area instead).

What's not allowed

Pets are not allowed on this experience.

Additional information

The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace are closed on Mondays and Fridays; on these days, the tour will visit the Outer Gardens, Nijubashi Bridge, and Sakuradamon Gate area instead.

The experience includes a 1.5-hour visit to teamLab Borderless at Azabudai Hills, as well as guided exploration of both modern and historic Tokyo sites.

You will visit the iconic Nijubashi Bridge and the Imperial Palace, the residence of the Emperor of Japan.

The tour includes exploration of the East Gardens, featuring the ruins of Edo Castle and a traditional Japanese garden, when open.

Your local guide will share insights into the dramatic history of the Samurai era during the tour.