A historical walking tour of the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station

Highlights

• A stroll through the historic East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and its remains
• Enjoy modern architecture and art in the Marunouchi to Tokyo Station area
• Experience Japan’s cultural heritage and modern city charm in one walking tour!

What to expect

Starting from the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, this tour will take you on a walking tour of historical sites and modern sophisticated cityscapes with a guide. This 2.5 hour tour is perfect for those who want to get to know Tokyo in depth.

About this experience

Starting at

10:00, 12:30

Schedule

1. —
   Meet guide at Wadakura Fountain Park Starbucks by the fountain. Be punctual.
2. —
   From the Otemon Gate to the Imperial Palace

   Enter the historic Imperial Palace East Garden through the Otemon Gate, which was the main gate of the former Edo Castle.
3. —
   Hyakunin-bansho & Ote Third Gate Ruins

   See where samurai guards once stood watch and feel the structure of an old castle keep.
4. —
   Ninomaru Garden & Suwa Teahouse

   Wander through a well-manicured Japanese garden and view a charming traditional teahouse.
5. —
   Umebayashi Slope & Takebashi Gate Ruins

   A peaceful path lined with plum trees and the remnants of a once-grand castle gate.
6. —
   Fujimi Yagura & Honmaru Ruins

   Catch a glimpse of a watchtower once guarding the city and the historic Honmaru Castle remains.
7. —
   Edo Castle Model

   Visualize the grandeur of the original Edo Castle through a detailed miniature replica.
8. —
   From Imperial Garden to Marunouchi

   Leave the castle behind and enter Tokyo’s elegant business district full of glass and art.
9. —
   End at Tokyo Station

Location and Directions

• Check-in

  Starbucks Coffee Kokyo Gaien Wadakura Fountain Park

  35.68306506 139.76123372

  

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• Check-out

  Tokyo station

  

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