Imperial Palace of Tokyo Guide in Spanish

5.0 (7 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSpanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Edo Castle burned down, and Japan chose peace before rebuilding it. That story comes alive on this two-hour tour of the Eastern Gardens of the Imperial Palace, the former home of the Tokugawa shoguns, with a local Spanish-speaking guide.

We go out and return to the Wadakura Fountain Park, passing through the Ote mon gate, the Ninomaru Garden, Bairinzaka the cherry hill, the old turret, and the East Garden paths with its carp ponds.

One honest thing before booking: the real Imperial Palace is not open to the public. We visited the East Gardens, the closest permitted point, one of the quietest corners of central Tokyo.

No dress code, tattoos welcome, small purpose-driven group, maximum ten people per guide, always with space for your questions.

We care more about who accompanies them than being the cheapest option, and that shows in the reviews

A greeting from the Sunrise Adventure team <3

What's included

  • Recommendations for the best photo spots
  • Two-hour guided tour of the Eastern Gardens of the Imperial Palace
  • No dress code, tattoos welcome
  • Stories about Edo Castle and the Tokugawa shoguns
  • Local guide in Spanish
  • Small group, maximum ten people per guide

What to expect

  1. Wadakura Fountain Park
    10m
    Wadakura Fountain Park (meeting point). Look for your guide holding a sign that says Sunrise Adventure, right next to the fountain.
  2. Wadakura Fountain Park
    10m
    Wadakura Trench. The tour begins next to the moat that once protected the outer enclosure of the castle.
  3. Kokyo Otemon Gate
    10m
    Ote door mon. The main gate that the feudal lords crossed to pay their respects to the shogun.
  4. Kokyo Otemon Gate
    10m
    Ruins of the Ote San'no gate. What remains of a second gate, built to stop those who had already passed the first.
  5. Imperial Palace
    10m
    Hyakunin Isshu guard hut. One of the last guard huts still preserved in the enclosure.
  6. Imperial Palace
    10m
    Ninomaru Garden. A traditional Japanese garden, tranquil and shady.
  7. 10m
    Bairinzaka, the cherry hill. Rows of plums, spectacular in bloom at the end of winter, quiet the rest of the year.
  8. Imperial Palace
    10m
    Site of the old tower of the castle. Where the largest tower of Japan rose.
  9. Imperial Palace
    10m
    Fujimi Tamon defensive hut. A defensive structure that is still preserved next to the wall.
  10. Imperial Palace
    10m
    Fujimi yagura. One of the few original towers of the castle that still stands today.
  11. Imperial Palace
    10m
    Restoration model of the turret. A scale model of what the original tower looked like.
  12. Imperial Palace
    10m
    East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. The tour ends here, between the carp ponds and the stone paths, before returning to the Wadakura Fountain Park.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Wadakura Fountain Park, near the Starbucks next to the fountain. His guide will hold a sign that says Sunrise Adventure, and will be at the location at least ten minutes before the tour starts.

End point

Wadakura Fountain Park, near the Starbucks next to the fountain. His guide will hold a sign that says Sunrise Adventure, and will be at the location at least ten minutes before the tour starts.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (7)

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