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Private Tour - History, Art and Nature at the Imperial Palace

By OTOMO Travel Guide
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $241 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
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Overview

Enjoy a tour in the heart of Edo (one of the former names of Tokyo)

The Imperial Palace has been located in the centre of the great metropolice since the Edo (1603-1868) period where Tokugawa “Shogun” had lived. You may have seen photos of its exterior; the moat, bridges, stone walls and gates, but did you know that you could go inside, too? In this tour, you will visit the art gallery with displays of Japanese art and craft, the ruins of the Edo Castle and a beautiful park full of greenery, all within the grounds of the palace. You can also enjoy the views of the contrast between the modern Marunouchi office buildings and the traditional and historic grounds of the Imperial Palace.

Learn about the history behind all the locations you visit at the Imperieal Palace and its surrounding area.

Activity location
  • Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
    • 1-9
    • 100-0005, Marunouchi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Tokyo Station
    • 9
    • 100-0005, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

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Standard
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $241.15 x 1 AdultCA $241.15
Total
Price is CA $241.15
Until Mon, Jan 5

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Estimated Costs of the Tour: 1500 JPY per Person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Breakdown: Transport: 0 JPY, Admission Fees: 500 JPY, Meal costs: 1000 JPY per Person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All transport costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
  • There will be a lot of walking during the tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
  • If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the destinations and routes may be changed.

Activity itinerary

Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
  • 15m
Tokyo Station Marunouchi Station Square： The tour departs from Tokyo Station. As you exit the station from the central exit you can admire the station building from the front in the station square. Let's enjoy its dignified appearance!
Wadakura Fountain Park
  • 10m
Wadakura Fountain Park： This is located inside the Imperial Palace grounds. This is built to commemorate the marriage of the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita, and will be remodelled on the marriage of the Emperor and Empress. The 3 water fountains are very impressive!
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin)
  • 30m
The East Garden of the Imperial Palace： A Japanese Garden made along with the Imperial Garden, here you can enjoy the seasonal changes. There are also historical sites where you can feel the remains of the former castle. One of the popular spots is Hirakawa Bridge located just outside of the garden.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
National Museum of Modern Art： The first National Art Museum in Japan, located inside the Imperial Palace. Many artworks from around the 20th century in Japan and overseas are on display. Make sure to see the artworks by the Japanese masters.
CAFÉ 33
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
CAFÉ 33：Located in Kitanomaru Park, this is a cafe where you can enjoy a meal while feeling the nature. Local fresh ingredients from the Tohoku area and Tokyo are widely used.
Kita-no-maru Park
  • 20m
Kitanomaru Park： There is a spacious and open lawn. There are a wide variety of plants and trees around the lawn creating a unique ecosystem within the Imperial Palace.
Chidorigafuchi
  • 20m
Chidorigafuchi： Feel the nature that remains in Tokyo on this road. Make sure to take pictures of this spectacular view.

Location

Activity location
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    Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
    • 1-9
    • 100-0005, Marunouchi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tokyo Station
    • 9
    • 100-0005, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

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