Japan · CASTLE TOURS IN TOKYO
Good castle tours in Tokyo fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A small-group Shogun and samurai walk through Tokyo’s Edo Castle traces, the Imperial Palace grounds, gardens, and moats, led in English.
“Anju knew her history. We loved learning about the Edo period. She was patient and encouraged questions.”
Small-group English walk through Tokyo Castle ruins and the Imperial Palace, from samurai guardhouses to koi gardens. 2 hours, $23.88.
“AI was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide of the palace grounds. Great history and beautiful gardens.”
Walk Wadakura Fountain Park and the Imperial Palace East Gardens on a small-group guided tour, learning Edo Castle history in Tokyo.
“She was very knowledgeable and informative. She would answer questions from the people on the tour. She was very helpful and even got a wheelchair, for one of my friends who are getting tired and dizzy.”
Walk the Imperial Palace East Gardens with a small-group guide, see Ōtemon Gate and Ninomaru Garden, learn Edo-era stories, photo spots included.
“Great tour! Our guide was super knowledgeable and accommodating. She explained a lot about Japanese history and also was clear she enjoys this.”
Walk Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, once Edo Castle grounds, with an English guide. Learn shogun stories and spot koi fish.
“Mr Masahito was an excellent guide. He is friendly and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend.”
A 2-hour private walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, with Edo Castle ruins and Ote-mon Gate, guided context included.
“Very educational, and a beautiful space away from the busy city. We learned a lot about the history of the castle and Japan in general. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us an understanding that we never would have gotten on our own.”
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