Imperial Palace & Edo Castle Walk
Explore the East Gardens, historic gates and Edo Castle remains with an English-speaking guide. A two-hour walk through the history of samurai and Tokyo.
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Make the most of your visit
Read the city through its castle remains
The listed route includes Ote-mon Gate, Ninomaru Garden and Edo Castle ruins. Stops may change.
Choose a guide or a free walk
Book for historical context from a guide, or visit the public East Gardens independently on an open day.
Check which part of the Palace you are visiting
The East Gardens are a public garden area. Other Imperial Palace visiting arrangements have separate routes and procedures.
Meet your guide — or explore independently
For this tour, meet outside Starbucks Coffee at Kokyo Gaien Wadakura Fountain Park, 3-1 Kokyo Gaien, Chiyoda. Look for the “Local Guide Stars” sign and confirm the meeting details on your voucher. For an independent East Gardens visit, Ote-mon Gate is about a 5-minute walk from Otemachi Station exit C13a or about 15 minutes from Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi North Exit.
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- Time to allow
- 2-hour tour; allow extra time to arrive. Our planning estimate, not a guaranteed tour duration.
- Visiting with children
- Child age limits, pricing and stroller arrangements have not been confirmed. Ask the provider before booking with children.
- If it rains
- Much of the tour is outdoors. Wear comfortable shoes and prepare for rain, sun and slopes. The operator’s weather cancellation policy has not been confirmed; check before booking.
- Language
- Live guide in English; the listing does not offer Japanese-language support.
Changing your plans
The listing offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. Confirm the deadline and conditions for your selected booking.
Check the source
Information checked 2026-09-15. Opening days and conditions may change.
GetYourGuide — Imperial Palace & Shogun Walking Tour Imperial Household Agency — East Gardens visitor information Imperial Household Agency — East Gardens access and opening calendar Imperial Household Agency — official visiting arrangements