Chidorigafuchi Moat Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Chidorigafuchi Moat. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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

• Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour

• Cherry blossom tour in Tokyo

Visiting Chidorigafuchi Moat is free, but boat rides cost extra. The price for a ride is typically ¥500 per boat for 30 minutes or ¥1000 for one hour. During the cherry blossom season, the cost goes up to ¥800 for 30 minutes or ¥1600 for one hour.

The best time of year to visit Chidorigafuchi Moat is during the cherry blossom season, which is usually around the end of March until the beginning of April. Just note that while the tree-flanked area around the moat is particularly beautiful during this time, it's also very busy.

Yes, you can rent boats at Chidorigafuchi Moat, and paddling around the moat is the best way to experience it, especially when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Nighttime rentals are also available during the cherry blossom season, when the trees around the moat are illuminated.

There are a few ways to get to the Chidorigafuchi Moat by public transportation. One way is to take a train to Kudanshita station, about a 15-minute walk from the boat pier. You can also access the moat from Hanzomon station, a 10-minute walk away.

There are quite a few attractions near the moat, including the Imperial Palace at the center of the moat, and Kudanzaka Park at the northern end of the moat. Another nearby attraction is the Yasukuni Shrine, which honors those who died fighting for Japan in the Boshin War, the Sino-Japanese Wars, and the First Indochina War.