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Tokyo Imperial Palace & Special-Access Spiritual Landmarks Tour

Tokyo, Japan
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Entrance fee - Entrance fee of Tokugawa Shogun’s cemetery and Buddhist evening ceremony
    • Public transportation
      Public transportation (train fare: ¥390 per person) is included in the tour price.
    • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • CAFÉ Mori no Terrace
      1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan

      Your assigned guide will contact you directly three days before the tour to confirm the meeting details. The meeting point is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from either JR Harajuku Station (Meiji Jingu Exit) or Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station (Exit 2).

    End point

    • Daimon Sta.
      1-chōme-27-12 Hamamatsuchō, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0013, Japan

      The tour concludes near Daimon Station, a convenient location with easy access to many destinations throughout Tokyo.

    Itinerary

    1

    Meiji Jingu Shrine

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Imperial Palace

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Zojo-ji

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 4 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    So Much Fun Tour!!

    Jasmine_C, Sep 2026
    We joined the 2:00 PM tour, which lasted around three hours and took us to Meiji Jingu, the Imperial Palace, and Zojoji Temple. The Imperial Palace was high on our list, but we knew we would miss so much of its meaning and history on our own, so we decided to book this tour. Everything was well organized and never felt rushed. Toko was incredibly knowledgeable, but it didn’t feel like a typical scripted tour—it felt more like exploring Tokyo with a friendly local. She shared stories we never would have discovered by ourselves and explained the connections between Shinto, Buddhism, and the Japanese way of thinking in a clear and engaging way. We especially enjoyed hearing about her family’s personal connection to Zojoji Temple and seeing the videos she shared. At the end, we were able to join a special Buddhist service for about 15 minutes. Instead of simply looking at each landmark, we felt like we truly experienced it. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Thank you, Toko!
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    $74.11

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    Was $78.01(-5%)

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

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