Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour
- Small group of up to 10 people
- The Secret Behind Edo Castle's Impenetrable Defense
- Japan's 2,600-Year-Old Imperial System
- History of the Samurai and the Shogun
- Visiting the Japanese Garden Admired by the Emperor
What to expect
Learn about samurai culture and the 2,600-year legacy of Japan's emperors on a small-group tour. A localguide will uncover the secrets of Edo Castle, Japan’s largest fortress, never breached. Its system of gates and guardhouses symbolizes the peace that defined Japan’s 260-year samurai era.
One highlight is the striking contrast between past and present. Just steps from the quiet castle grounds, Tokyo’s modern district, where skyscrapers stand beside centuries-old stone walls. Now known as the Imperial Palace, still serves as the residence of Japan’s emperor. How has this tradition lasted for so long? This relaxed and friendly tour is perfect for couples, families, solo travelers.Questions are always welcome, and your guide will be happy to share local tips for Tokyo.

















Reviews
The guide, Koyo, has done a very good job. He provided a lot of detailed explanations on th shogun & Edo period and comparisons between the Edo Castle during the Edo period and the current Imperial Palace. It is really worth the price. 👍🏻👍🏻
Our tour guide was a Japanese young and enthusiastic guy named Kuma. He met us at the designated location early and spoke very good English. I would say he spoke the best English out of all the tours I booked with Klook while in Japan. He was very detailed and took time to explain Japan’s history, culture, and about the Imperial Palace. Unforunately, I had to leave early due to some other engagements. Next time I am back to Tokyo, I will try and redo this walking tour and hope the guide is Kuma san. Arigato Kuma san!
I had a great time with this tour. My guide Fumi was very knowledgeable and provided us with a great overview of the Imperial Palace and the Japanese Shogunate history. I can't recommend this guided tour highly enough.
Tomo was our tour guide and he was great! friendly from the start and patient with our group. He ensured that our party’s questions were answered thoroughly and was patient enough to wait on individuals who needed more time before moving on with the tour. I appreciated that he was a good sport and offered to take pictures of us. He was engaging, interactive and informative. Thank you Tomo!
Our tour guide, Ai, was very kind and knowledgeable. We noticed she made sure to speak to everyone in our group, and encouraged us all to mingle while teaching us both about history and culture. Her insights into how samurai culture influenced modern day Japan was a wonderful surprise and very interesting. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo, it's definitely a great find.
A great and fascinating experience! I learned a lot, from the beginning to the fall of the samurai. Our guide K. was very nice and knowledgeable. His accent was easy to understand, and he has a very good level of English. I definitely recommend him!
Dai was a great guide, quite a good tour, interesting facts and history. The heat was a lot during summer in the middle of the day, pick a morning or late afternoon tour and bring water, hat, umbrella, fan etc. The tour was well planned and had good timing
Guide: Shin was an excellent guide with excellent English. He knew how to guide us, avoiding the sun and selecting the best spots for incredible photos. He was super friendly and knowledgeable – 10 out of 10! Attractions along the way: The palace is beautiful and 100% worth visiting.
We had a fantastic experience with our tour guide. K is very knowledgeable, friendly, and organized, making the trip both enjoyable and informative. His passion for the local culture and history truly enhanced our visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable and well-guided tour.
We had a great time throughout the tour! Our guide was amazing and highly knowledgeable about the place. She was really friendly and made sure everyone had a good time. She gave everyone time to take their photos, and she even offered to take them. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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