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Private Tokyo Castle and Imperial Palace Shogun Walking Tour

Tokyo, Japan
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Guided Walking Tour

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Wadakura Rest Area
        3-1 Kōkyogaien, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0002, Japan

        The guide will be holding a white flag that says "Local Guide Stars" in front of the Starbucks.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Itinerary

      1

      Sakurada Tatsumi Yagura

      20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Kokyo Otemon Gate

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      3

      Constable Guardhouse

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      4

      Hyakunin Bansho Guardhouse

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      5

      Obansho Guardhouse

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      6

      Fujimi-yagura

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      7

      Kokyo Sannomaru Shozokan

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      8

      The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin

      15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      9

      Ninomaru Garden

      15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Tokyo Central Railway Station (Pass By)

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • There is a security check to enter the Imperial Palace. Please do not bring knives or alcohol.
      • The Emperor's residence is not open to the public.
      • There are no health restrictions, but please note that you will need to walk up steep slopes and stairs.
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 3 reviews
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      Great tour with a GREAT guide

      edward_o, Aug 2026
      Great Tour! Our guide RIKU was excellent. Spoke great English with an Australian accent! He was knowledgeable and accommodating, and seemed genuinely interested in the topic and our enjoyment of the tour. Highly recommended.
      Member Pricing
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      $185.75

      per group (up to 15)
      Was $195.53(-5%)

      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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      On average, this is booked 40 days in advance.

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