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15 Best Imperial Palace Tours

The Imperial Palace walks compared: the East Gardens over Edo Castle’s foundations, shogun history told on the moat line and the double bridge at the photograph distance. The world’s largest city kept its center as a forest; the guides explain why.

2.Tokyo: Imperial Palace & Tokyo Castle History Walking Tour

Explore Tokyo’s historic Edo Castle ruins and Imperial Palace grounds with a knowledgeable guide, learning about samurai, emperors, and Japan’s legacy for just $23.

★ 4.7

“Tour guide Anju was the best. Very clear and knowledgeable about the palace. Was very patient and informative as well as keeping the pace and conversation smooth.”

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4.Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Walking Tour

Discover Tokyo’s imperial past with this guided walking tour through the Imperial Palace East Gardens. Learn about shoguns, samurai, and Japan’s monarchy for just $23.

★ 4.9

“Tony did a fantastic job and connected Japanese history with Tokyo’s modern city structure, explaining what happened when and how it impacted today’s everyday life in Tokyo. Afterwards, he also shared some interesting personal stories and experiences as an American living in Japan. Would recommend…”

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6.Imperial Palace East Garden and Heritage of Edo Castle Tour

Discover Tokyo’s historic Edo Castle ruins and gardens on this guided walking tour near the Imperial Palace, perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors.

★ 5.0

“Miko is an outstanding guide. Good English, easy to understand. With photos, she gave the history of the gardens, castle grounds, former castle tower, and more. And she shared her experience as a granddaughter, wife, mother and grandmotRead more”

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8.Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sens-ji Temple, & Tokyo Tower Tour

Explore Tokyo’s highlights in one afternoon with this eco-friendly bus tour visiting the Imperial Palace, Sens-ji, and Tokyo Tower. Perfect for first-timers seeking convenience and insight.

★ 4.5

“Kiki was our guide, lovely gentleman, speaks very good english, explained a lot of stories, we have seen the major attractions of Tokyo, no troule with transport, they sorted out everything. good timing, very professional, informative and friendly. absolutely recommending to everyone.”

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9.Tokyo: Imperial Palace Shogun Historical Walking Tour

Discover Tokyo's Imperial Palace with this guided walk through gardens, historic ruins, and hidden spots, led by friendly, knowledgeable guides.

★ 5.0

“Knowledgeable guide. I thought this tour included the palace, but it did not. Only reason I booked the tour was to see the palace as palace tours were sold out on the palace website.”

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10.Tokyo: East Garden of the Imperial Palace with History Guide

Discover Tokyo’s history and gardens on this guided tour of the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, led by expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.7

“We had Yoshi. She was absolutely fantastic. She was very informative. Yo gave us a great insight into the history of the imperial family the gardens. It was such a delight. Couldn’t ask for a better guide.”

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12.Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree

Discover Tokyo's top sights in one day with this well-balanced tour covering Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa, and Skytree for just $69.

★ 5.0

“The tour was very good, made even better by a fabulous tour guide! The guide, who is getting his masters degree in philosophy, was a subject matter expert in Japanese religion and spirituality. Make the only suggestion was that it was a lRead more”

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14.Tokyo: Private Tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens

Discover Tokyo's imperial past on a private 2-hour guided walk through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, combining history, stunning scenery, and authentic insights for $67.

★ 4.8

“Our guide, Yuji, was awesome. He was well informed, friendly and very attentive. I recommend this activity and Yuji if you can get him as a guide!!!”

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15.Tokyo Imperial Palace with Kagurazaka Alley Tour

Explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace and historic Kagurazaka on a guided 3.5-hour tour. Discover hidden alleys, traditional architecture, and local secrets.

★ 5.0

“This was a perfect time of year with so many blossoms. Our guide was young yet quite knowledgeable about plants. His intertwining of Budist tradition with the architecture was illuminating.”

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More Imperial Palace Tours

4.5Tokyo’s Imperial Palace & Nihonbashi Tour$101.72 5.0Tokyo Imperial Palace Historical Walk and Food Tasting Tour2 hours$19 5.0Private Tour – History, Art and Nature at the Imperial Palace$90.60 5.0Imperial Palace Tour: Discover Samurai History with a Local Guide$12.90 5.0Tokyo: Imperial Palace East Gardens and Tokyo Station Tour2.5 hours$38 4.4Tokyo: Edo Castle Ruins & Imperial Palace East Garden Tour2 hours$37 4.5Tokyo, East Garden of the Imperial Palace w/ History Guide$43.11 5.0Imperial Palace run with fun trivia by an Imperial Palace geek$90 5.0Imperial Palace Tour: Discover Samurai History with a Guide1.5 hours$24 5.0Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Edo Castle and Historical Tour1.5 hours$22 4.3Tokyo: Imperial Palace with Nostalgic Alley Kagurazaka tour3.5 hours$51 5.0Tokyo: Edo Castle and Imperial Palace Guided Walking Tour2.5 hours$3.22 4.0Imperial Palace and Political Landmarks The Heart of Tokyo Tour$65.00 5.0Tokyo Imperial PalaceGuided Walking Tour of East Gardens$0.39 5.0Imperial Palace to Tokyo Station Historical Walking Tour$39.09 5.0From the Imperial Palace to Odaiba : Time travel to Tokyo$91.21 5.0Imperial Palace or Edo Castle Time Trip Learning Walking Tour$3.25 4.5Cherry Blossom highlights, Asakusa, Ueno, Imperial Palace Garden$221.12 5.0Tokyo walking tour around Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station2 hours$49 5.0Imperial Palace and Heritage of Edo Castle Private Tour$83.24 5.0Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa, and Imperial Palace 1/2-Day Private Tour$149.57 4.0Audio Guide Tour in The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace$7.11 3.0Tokyo: Edo Castle Ruins & Imperial Palace East Garden Guided Tour$38.48 4.0Tokyo: East Gardens Imperial PalaceSimple verAudio Guide$7.12