TOKYO · JAPAN
Tokyo’s best days out.
The 7 most popular imperial palace & edo castle tours in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Small-group walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, Edo Castle ruins, and Ninomaru Garden with guided stories and ticket included.
Most Popular“Blake was an awesome tour guide. Very knowledgeable and engaging! Had a great time and learned so much. Highly recommend!”
Tokyo Imperial Palace Eastern Gardens walking tour with an English guide. Follow Edo-era footsteps, see koi fish and bamboo, learn the ranks system.
“Mika was a wonderful guide and did an excellent job of explaining the history of the castle and of Japan. We would highly recommend this tour!”
A 2-hour, English guided walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens, including Ninomaru Garden koi ponds and Edo-era power spots.
Small-group walk around the Imperial Palace East Gardens and Edo Castle ruins, with a calm start at Wadakura Fountain Park and expert local stories.
“Loc had an incredible command of Japanese history and culture. He was also incredibly articulate and friendly, just a great tour guide all the way around!”
Stroll Tokyo’s East Gardens and Edo Castle remnants with an English guide, learning shogun-era design and seasonal blooms for $19.
See Imperial Palace outer grounds, Sensō-ji with Nakamise, and Tokyo Tower views on a 4-hour English guided hybrid bus tour.
Small-group walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, Ōtemon Gate, and Ninomaru Garden with shogun-era stories and photo spots.
“The tour was excellent. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and had great answers to many of our questions. The only hesitation I have is that there just isn't much to see, because they never rebuilt after it was destroyed. So while an excellent tour, perhaps not a top priority for your…”