Things to do in Imperial Palace

I highly recommend taking this tour! on a scale from 1-10 on the physical difficulty level it was a 2 even in the rain and wearing a kimono! Rucha was very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor so tour was fun and interesting. there was an older lady who required two canes and Rucha made sure to take breaks and keep a pace that allowed her to keep up.

This was our first trip to Japan, and we wanted to do something special on our very first day in Tokyo. This tour was the perfect choice, and our guide, Hiro, was absolutely wonderful! He met us right at the designated meeting spot and was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the Imperial Palace. He made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the tour and was always happy to allow time for breaks and rest stops when needed. The gardens are absolutely beautiful, and we especially enjoyed getting to see some of the original historic buildings. It was a wonderful way to start our trip and learn more about Japan’s history and culture. If you’re visiting Tokyo, we highly recommend this tour. And if you’re lucky enough to have Hiro as your guide, you’re in for an extra-special experience!

learnt a lot on this tour about Tokyo and Edo period that I did not know. lots of history very enjoyable.

George was an excellent guide and so knowledgable of everything he showed us. He has a fun personality and makes everyone feel well taken care of!

Maddi was lovely! tour was very informative and the views were great

Our tour of the Imperial Palace and gardens was wonderful. Our guide, Hiro, was a gentleman—knowledgeable, kind, caring, and compassionate—and made the tour an absolute pleasure. Highly recommended.

The tour guide was incredibly professional and provided detailed explanations, having prepared a wealth of information. This allowed us to deeply engage with the history of Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle), spanning from modern times, through World War II, the Imperial era, and back to the Edo period. We admired the beautiful scenery and design. Highly recommended!

First and foremost, I want to express my respect and gratitude to our guide, "DAI," who led us and provided a wonderful private tour, despite our limited Japanese and English skills. We initially thought it would be a group tour, so we went without much expectation, simply hoping to enjoy the sights. However, due to the hot weather, the other team didn't show up, and it unexpectedly turned into a private tour. We were a bit flustered by the language barrier, as the guide kept explaining things, but we were deeply touched by his kind and detailed explanations, which he patiently provided as we diligently tried to understand using a translator. Thanks to him, we were so engrossed and enjoyed the tour so much that the two hours flew by, creating a memory we'll cherish forever. DAI is incredibly knowledgeable about Japanese history and possesses a great sense of duty. He also took fantastic photos for us and recommended local restaurants and attractions. Meeting him was truly a stroke of luck. Thank you once again. -Choi Hong-man

Mizuho was an amazing tour guide. Punctual, kind, knowledgeable, proficient in the English language, and an overall highlight of our time in Japan. If you want your tour guide to go into the palace with you , make sure you book the correct tour.