Imperial Palace East Garden and Heritage of Edo Castle Private Tour
- Explore the Palace's East Gardens to enjoy beautiful seasonal flowers and walk through the grounds of the old Shogun's castle.
- Take a stroll around Nihonbashi, Tokyo's bustling commercial hub with over 400 years of history.
- Since it’s a completely private tour, you can explore freely and at your own pace.
What to expect
Discover Japan’s Imperial Palace, home of the Emperor and former site of Edo Castle, the center of political power in Japan. While we won’t enter the inner palace, you’ll explore the beautiful East Gardens, Wadakura Fountain Park, and the historic grounds of the old castle, learning fascinating stories about its past. This private walking tour is perfect for experiencing Tokyo’s rich heritage at your own pace—just remember to wear comfortable shoes! You’ll also visit Nihonbashi, a historic commercial district over 400 years old, immersing yourself in the cultural and historical charm of Tokyo.
(This tour is different from the official guided tour offered by the Imperial Household Agency.)















Reviews
Miwakosan was so kind and knowledgeable!! we had a nice and calm time with her. We were half and hour late but she still waited and extended time for us after the 3 hour period. The grounds should be historically explored so miwakosan did a good job at explaining everything from that angle. Taking a private tour with grounds like this is a must bcs its so huge. You would tend to get lost in large groups, so this was much needed to explore such and area. She had lamintaed booklets too!! The dedication to our understanding was so moving. We really loved her effort and personality. Thank you so very much miwakosan, we miss you already!
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!
Our experience with our guide Makki was perfection. She was so knowledgeable, and patiently answered all of our questions. We loved our time and tour with her! And she brought us treats! The best time was had!
On a beautiful, clear afternoon, our guide, Mr. Shinzan, took us on a tour of the Imperial Palace. We walked, chatted, and explored, and the several-hour trip didn't feel tiring at all. It was a truly wonderful experience!
Our guide, Mr. Kamiyama, was fluent in Chinese and very knowledgeable. He enhanced his explanations with early photos of Edo Castle, which helped us better understand the historical evolution. He also enthusiastically took us to Chidorigafuchi. Highly recommended!
Our tour guide, Mr. Kamiyama, provided a detailed and clear Chinese-language tour of the history and culture, and also offered travel recommendations. We benefited greatly, found it very interesting, and it's definitely worth experiencing!
Highly recommend this tour! Yesterday, on October 28th, our guide was Mr. Kamiyama. The pace was comfortable, and his explanations along the way were very thoughtful and dedicated. At the end, he was also kind enough to take us to the station where we needed to transfer for our onward journey. Thank you so much, Mr. Kamiyama!
I was very lucky to be able to visit this Imperial Palace in the snow. Every part of it showcases the past glory of the Tokugawa Shogunate. As I walked, I listened to this green palace telling the story of the Edo period's decline. On the way back to Tokyo Station, this station, which opened during the Taisho period, was like a girl in a kimono in the middle of a bustling avenue. It was well worth the trip.
Our guide Miwako was very interesting, knowledgeable, funny and very nice. We loved the Tokyo Station tour and the Imperial garden. We had alot of information about the history of Japan. It was a very hot day but we had the opportunity to take multiple breaks and our guide took the time to answer all our questions and listen to our stories. I strongly recommend this private guide tour.
Makki was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She even provided us with snacks! She made this the best tour. Highly recommend.
Good to know
- The Imperial Palace is surrounded by both the inner moat (uchibori) and the outer moat (sotobori). These moats were originally created as a defense system for Edo Castle. Today, the waters of the moats are maintained as clear streams, offering visitors a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
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