Tokyo Imperial Palace Historian's Walking Tour With Resident
Take a deeper dive into the rich history of Tokyo Imperial Palace on a walking tour with a local resident. Rather than relying on brief information panels alone, immerse yourself in the historic and cultural mysteries of the Imperial Palace East Gardens and see how this landmark contributed to the foundations of Japan.
Highlights
- ✓This compact tour is perfect for time-pressed travelers in Tokyo
- ✓Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insight from your guide
- ✓Exploring the palace on foot lets you focus on the finer details
- ✓A small group promises personalized attention
What you'll see & do
- ✓Learn what a park built to celebrate the marriage of an imperial crown prince tells us about Japanese culture.
- ✓Enter the ruins of ancient Edo Castle through the restored 17th-century Otemon gate, and learn about castle architecture, and the origins of Japan's last feudal government.
- ✓Learn how visitors to the shogun's massive fortress were greeted. See the miracle trees that survived the world's first atomic bombing and learn how feudal Japan forged the culture of craftsmanship that thrives to this.
- ✓Stroll through the gardens on the site where Japan's last feudal rulers' palace once stood, and where the remains of Japan's largest castle tower still stand. Learn how Japanese culture contributed to sealing the country off from the rest of the world and how the Japan rallied behind an emperor in the 19th century only to be destroyed in the 20th.
- ✓Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Ninomaru Garden, originally built by the Tokugawa Shoguns and learn how Japan embraces a culture of respect and peace in an otherwise chaotic world.
What's included
- ✓Expert knowledge from longtime Japan resident
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Tokyo Imperial Palace Historian's Walking Tour With Resident
Take a deeper dive into the rich history of Tokyo Imperial Palace on a walking tour with a local resident. Rather than relying on brief information panels alone, immerse yourself in the historic and cultural mysteries of the Imperial Palace East Gardens and see how this landmark contributed to the foundations of Japan.
Highlights
- ✓This compact tour is perfect for time-pressed travelers in Tokyo
- ✓Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insight from your guide
- ✓Exploring the palace on foot lets you focus on the finer details
- ✓A small group promises personalized attention
What you'll see & do
- ✓Learn what a park built to celebrate the marriage of an imperial crown prince tells us about Japanese culture.
- ✓Enter the ruins of ancient Edo Castle through the restored 17th-century Otemon gate, and learn about castle architecture, and the origins of Japan's last feudal government.
- ✓Learn how visitors to the shogun's massive fortress were greeted. See the miracle trees that survived the world's first atomic bombing and learn how feudal Japan forged the culture of craftsmanship that thrives to this.
- ✓Stroll through the gardens on the site where Japan's last feudal rulers' palace once stood, and where the remains of Japan's largest castle tower still stand. Learn how Japanese culture contributed to sealing the country off from the rest of the world and how the Japan rallied behind an emperor in the 19th century only to be destroyed in the 20th.
- ✓Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Ninomaru Garden, originally built by the Tokugawa Shoguns and learn how Japan embraces a culture of respect and peace in an otherwise chaotic world.
What's included
- ✓Expert knowledge from longtime Japan resident
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.