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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.

1.Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

Discover Tokyo’s imperial past on this 2-hour walking tour through the Imperial Palace East Gardens, led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had an absolutely amazing time with Tony. He shared a lot of rich context about Tokyo’s history, the Edo period, the Shogunate, the Emperor, and the imperial family, which made the experience incredibly meaningful. Visiting the Imperial Read 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

“I was actually the only person on the tour that afternoon, so i had a personal guide which was really great! super friendly, deep knowledge of the stuff and also gotfuirther tips to visit in the city. All in all great way to spend an…”

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11.Tokyo Private Tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens

Discover the history and beauty of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens on this private 2-hour guided tour. Perfect for culture lovers and history buffs.

★ 5.0

“This tour and our guide was fantastic, giving us a great understanding of Japanese tradition and the changes into modern day culture. Considering it was 35C the conditions were far from ideal, but we were provided with umbrellas and neck coolers to make our walk…”

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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

“This was an amazing experience. The guide shared extremely interesting information about the culture and history of the city and the country. Fully recommended.Auto-translated”

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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 tour guide was excellent! I feel terrible not remembering his name. My sincere apologies! He was very knowledgeable, well-versed, and accommodating with all of our scenic/iconic spots we wanted to see. He was kind enough to give us not only suggestions on what to…”

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More Imperial Palace Tours

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