Imperial Palace or Edo Castle Time Trip Learning Walking Tour

5.0 (5 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English, French
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Your guide will present you an illustrated map of the city of Edo in 1650s.

With a government licensed guide, you will visit Sakurada gate, bridge before the main entrance of Imperial Palace, previous Edo castle now called Imperial Eastern Garden.
5.4km of walk during 3h.
(The 3-hour timeframe is the minimum time required if you walk at a brisk pace. Please allow ample time for your participation.)

With gates, huts, stone walls, moats and bridges, you can develop your imagination about what was the Edo castle. You will get some ideas about composing elements of the society as « Shogun », « Emperor » or « Samurai ruling class » . Also, you will know about people of another period as « Habitants of Edo city » or « Women of the Edo castle ».

Let’s take a little journey through time on foot!

Options

Japanese speaking guide
(English guide/Tuesday) Edo Castle
French speaking guide
English speaking guide

What's included

  • Small gift
  • English speaking guide
  • French speaking guide
  • Japanese speaking guide
  • Meals
  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. Tokyo Central Railway Station
    5m
    Historical building of Tokyo Station designed at the end of the 19th century
  2. 5m
    The model of the ship Liede with which William Adams came to Japan
  3. Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
    5m
    Here is a description of the Mitsubishi Group, which played a major role in the Japanese economy
  4. 5m
    Building of 20th century, important cultural property of Japanese government
  5. 5m
    Original gate of begining of 17th century, imporatnat cultural property of Japanese government
  6. 5m
    Iconic landscape of the entrance of Imperial Palace
  7. Imperial Palace
    1h
    The previous Edo castle, actual Imperial Eastern Garden.
  8. 10m
    Here is a summary of what you have been given on the tour. This will help you understand more about Japan and increase your interest in the country.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come to
Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station 1st floor.
Guide will have 'Happy Plus' Logo there.
You can recognize with wester style historic yellow colored dome.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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