Imperial Palace (former Edo Castle) - Let's get to know about "samurai" world in Edo !
Joined 2016
The Imperial Palace used to be the Edo Castle where "Shogun" lived and the center of the govenment during the Edo Period.
The Castle has been destroyed several times by big fires, big earthquakes and the WWⅡ. But still you can see some buildings, bridges and stone walls.
Visiting these remains, let's get to know about "samurai world".
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Marunouchi-Chuo Exit of JR Tokyo Sta.
Niju-bashi
Sakurada-tatsumi Guard Tower
Ote-mon Gate
Fujimi Guard Tower
Maine Castle Tower Trace
Sakashita Gate
Wadakura Bridge
Stone Bridge
Guard Houses
Ending Point
At Marunouchi-Chuo Exit of JR Tokyo Sta.
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
guide transportation fee (home-JR Tokyo Sta. return)
* the East Gardens : free of charge
transportation fee for you
Tour Important Information
Niju-bashi, Stone Bride, Sakashita Gate and Sakurada-tatsumi Gate are located in the Palace Plaza so that you can visit them any time.
Other remains like the Main Castel Tower Trace or Fujimi Guard Tower are in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace which are closed on Mondays and Fridays.(Open on National holidays except the Emperor's birthday. In the case that Monday is a National Holiday, following Tuesday is closed. Closed from 28 Dec. to 3 Jan. Please check it out on the Imperial Household Agency website.)
This tour will be held on the days the East Gardens are open.
I'll show you the East Gardens and the Palace Plaza which are located outside of the Imperial Palace.
If you'd like to see inside of the Imperial Palace, you can take the tour by the Imperial Household Agency. Please visit its website.
This tour will be held on the days the East Gardens is open.
Important message from the supplier
not 2 days in a row
less than 4 hours
daytime only (till around 3pm)
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 2016
About Tour Guide Katie T.
Dear Travelers ! I'm KAORU. (English name : Katie)
I love mountain climbing as you see in my photo and also traveling.
Now I'm teaching English at vocational school as a part-time teacher, but used to be a tour guide to take Japanese tourists abroad.
Why did I become a national certificated guide ?
I'd love to introduce real Japan to you foreign people. I think there are a wide variety of people, customs, places, foods ... in your country. Vice versa in my country !
I'd like you to meet real Japan not only Tokyo or Kyoto but also suburbs and countryside.
Please come to visit Japan and see me ! Find different sides of Japan !
Reviews
Shannon L.
“Tokyo City Tour”
Katie is fantastic! Thank you for showing us your home city. We enjoyed our time With you??
Katie T.
Thank you for your review, Shannon. I enjoyed being your guide. Now leaves in Mt. Arashi-yama in Kyoto are turning to red and yellow. I hope all of you have a great time during the rest of your trip. Bon Voyage !
$59/ per group
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