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.

What's included

• English-speaking guide

About this experience

Starting at

10:00, 12:30

Group size

Selectable travelers: 2–12

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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