Tokyo Private Tour: Imperial Palace East Gardens&Edo Castle Ruins

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| Tokyo, Japan

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

2 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Private tour

tour guide

Gratuities
Admission to the Inner Palace.

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour does not go inside the Imperial Palace.

Step into Japan’s majestic past on an exclusive private tour that reveals the hidden grandeur of Edo Castle—the former seat of the Shogun that shaped modern Tokyo.

・Ninomaru Garden - Traditional Japanese garden featuring seasonal flowers: spring cherry blossoms, summer irises and autumn foliage.

・Edo Castle Ruins - Ancient stone...

Duration 2 Hours
Private Tour

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Chiyoda
As one of the few remaining three-story keeps from the original Edo Castle, this striking white watchtower showcases the pinnacle of traditional fortress design. Its strategic location at the corner of the moat allowed samurai to monitor the castle's surroundings, serving as both a defensive lookout and a secure armory....
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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As the former main gate of Edo Castle, this historic landmark was once the dignified entrance where powerful samurai lords (daimyo) arrived to meet the Shogun. Today, it serves as the majestic gateway to the Imperial Palace East Garden, welcoming visitors with its towering stone walls and impressive traditional architecture....
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

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These surviving guardhouses and gate sites reveal the formidable security system of Edo Castle, once patrolled 24/7 by elite samurai and legendary units like the "Hundred-Man Guard." As you walk the path from the Doshin Bansho to the inner Chujakumon Gate, you will encounter massive 45-meter-long barracks and some of...

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

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As the only surviving three-story keep of Edo Castle, this elegant structure served as the castle's main symbol after the original central tower was lost to fire. Known as the "All-Sides-Front" tower due to its perfectly symmetrical design from every angle, it is famously named for the breathtaking views of...

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

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This meticulously crafted 1:50 scale model recreates the majestic central keep of the Kan'ei era, allowing you to admire the intricate gold ornaments and imposing black walls of what was once Japan's tallest castle tower. It offers a unique opportunity to visualize the legendary stronghold that once dominated the Tokyo...

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin

This massive stone platform once supported the tallest castle tower in Japanese history and was a symbol of power that dominated the city's skyline. After the castle tower was destroyed in a great fire in 1657, the platform remained in its current form. Now used as a scenic spot, it...

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

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Reconstructed based on historical blueprints from the Edo period, this traditional "stroll-style" garden offers a serene escape with seasonal flowers and lush landscapes that once graced the Shogun’s secondary residence. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful scenery of colorful koi fish swimming in the central pond and a unique collection of...