East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
Joined 2017
This tour will go to east garden of the imperial palace at the center of Tokyo. To meet at near hotel and it takes a few hours to end at the exit near to Tokyo station. It includes historical sites of Edo castle such as Ohte-mon of main gate, Hyakunin Bansho of guardhouse by Ninjya, Fujimi Yagura of turret to fortify and Ninomaru Teien of typical Japanese garden etc. You must try deep Japan.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Lobby of Palace Hotel Tokyo (Marunouchi Tokyo)
The sturdily built Ohte-mon, the main gate of Edo castle, a remnant of the Edo period
The long guardhouse called Hyakunin Bansho which used to be guarded by Ninjya.
Fujimi yagura, the last remaining fortification of the three turrets of Edo castle.
A Japanese garden called Ninomaru Teien, typical promenade type garden.
Ending Point
At the exit of Imperial Palace
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation cost of the guide
your transportation cost(Approx 200yen by subway or JR train from hotel at central part of Tokyo to Tokyo Station which is near the garden)
lunch, dinner, entrance fee (free for the garden)
Hotel pick up
Tour Important Information
The Garden is closed on the following days and occasions. Every Monday and Friday (open on National Holiday except the Emperor's Birthday, December 23)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Takashi K.
Hi, I am Takashi Komiya. Please call me Tommy!
I am a national licensed tour guide in English which I got in 2014.
Since then I attended a volunteer group which is providing tours in Tokyo such as the Imperial Palace East Gardens that used to be Edo castle, Meiji Shrine and Asakusa etc.
I was born and grew up in Tokyo and I live in Yokohama near Tokyo now. I work in Tokyo and I used to work in London and New York. I visited many places in Europe and U.S.A. as well as Japan.
Therefore, I am sure that I can provide you the most impressive tour in Tokyo. I would be glad to help you to enjoy your stay in Japan.
I look forward to seeing you here in Tokyo!!
$42/ per group
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