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Tokyo Castle & Imperial Palace - Shogun Walking Tour

4.95

5.0(1,290 reviews)

2 hours

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Learn about samurai and the 2,600-year legacy of Japan's emperors in a small-group tour of up to 10. An expert guide will uncover the secrets of Edo Castle, Japan’s largest fortress, never breached.

[Highlights]

・Small group of up to 10 people

・The Secret Behind Edo Castle's Impenetrable Defense

・Japan's 2,600-year imperial system

・History of the Samurai and the Shogun

・Visiting the Japanese Garden Admired by the Emperor

Please note: This tour is conducted in English only, Japanese language support is not available.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There is a security check to enter the Imperial Palace. Please do not bring knives or alcohol.

The Emperor's residence is not open to the public.

There are no health restrictions, but please note that you will need to walk up steep slopes and stairs.

What To Expect

You can see a surviving turret from the Edo period and learn about the security systems that still protect the Imperial Palace today.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kokyo Otemon Gate

You’ll see two massive gates and stone walls from the original castle. This is where we talk about how the design helped protect the shogun.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tokyo Castle & Imperial Palace - Shogun Walking Tour

What‘s Included

Guided walking tour

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.95

1,290 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1239

Imperial Palace
Coastal33175292906,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Helen was very informative and extremely kind. I learned a lot and I would recommend.
A Walk into History
Flyer687810,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative and an easy walking tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and provided detailed information about the palace, history and the culture of Japan.
Japan family trip 2026
Christopher R,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Keiko was one of the best guides we’ve ever had! Great English, funniest peaceful. Her knowledge of history and ability to explain it was clear and concise. I had many questions and she handled them all with patience and grace. Thank you for helping my family make great memories!
Fun Tokyo tour
arleteb2018,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a nice time, our guide was Miho. She explained things very well and showed us around the palace grounds. Very polite as well!
Imperial palace tour
brookegE8268IW,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Miho super friendly and educational guide !
Awesome! I recommend
sonm893,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Airii is super kind and very involved. Excellent guide, I recommend it!!
Our guide, Kodai was so...
Alicia R,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Kodai was so patient and knowledgable! He also took us to all the best photo spots and took plenty of pictures for us.
Imperial palace Tour
O5286HSlizbethr,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Naz is very very good and informative in a fun way.no boring moment at all.I really enjoyed my imperial palace tour with Naz.I highly recommend having her.
Wonderful
327cjc,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful , i love the place, will be back again
Recommended.
larswO5432ZM,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a lovely tour. There is a lot of history to tell, and on the other hand, it is simply a very large and beautiful park. Miho was a great tour guide.