Tokyo · IMPERIAL PALACE TOURS
24 reviewed
Good imperial palace tours sell out in Tokyo; great ones sell out first. Ranked below: the 15 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar fills.
Walk the Imperial Palace Eastern Gardens with an English-speaking guide. Learn Edo Castle’s story, samurai ranks, royal koi and bamboo.
“We had Mika as our tour guide and she was amazing! She provided some mosquito spray which was much needed inside the Imperial palace as it's full of nature and also full of mosquito. Mika was very informative during the tour and answered all of our questions!”
Small-group 2.5-hour walk around Tokyo’s Imperial East Gardens and Edo Castle ruins, plus Wadakura Fountain Park’s royal-wedding story.
“The origin and history of Cup O Noodles and the inventor are very interesting. What began as an idea and a desire to help others, by feeding others, Momofuko Ando’s determination and creativity helped change the world! Our Viator GuidRead more”
A guided walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, mixing shogun-era stories with Honmaru ruins, Ninomaru charm, and seasonal blooms.
“The tour was very interesting. We learnt about Shoguns and the emperors of Japan, Edo Castle and had a nice tour of the gardens. Mei was an excellent guide. Recommended”
Imperial Palace outer area, Sensō-ji and Nakamise Street, plus Tokyo Tower views in 4 hours on a hybrid bus with an English guide.
“Good value for money and our guide Saiko san was amazing. She made the tour enjoyable and fun with her knowledge and wit. We enjoyed it very much and would highly recommend it.”
Guided stroll through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, Edo Castle ruins, and key gates with photo tips and Shogun stories.
“Good tour off the east side of the imperial palace grounds. For those not familiar with the palace the place is huge (so walking in the summer heat or cold are not recommened for the unprepared) and split into east and west sides AND the Read more”
2-hour guided walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, once Edo Castle grounds, with English stories, photos, and koi.
“Shigeru was a fabulous tour guide incredible knowledge of the area and of Japan spoke excellent English engaged our group. I would highly recommend him to anyone”
2-hour private walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens and Edo Castle ruins with a guide. Easy navigation, great photos, calm pace.
“Our family has a great morning tour with Mr. Hirashima. During the walk, he shared a lot of history with us.”
A guided walk through Tokyo Imperial Palace’s eastern gardens, Edo Castle ruins, special koi, and photo spots, with a French guide for $40.
“Toute la partie histoire le guide connaissait très bien sont sujet”
A 2-hour private walk through Edo Castle ruins and the Imperial Palace East Gardens, guided in English near Otemachi in Tokyo.
“Great activity. Mari was a great guide prompt and showed us through the gardens in a coherent easy to follow manner. I feel the experience was worth it rather than going it alone and missing things.”
Imperial Palace East Gardens and Nihonbashi craft shops: taste dashi, see nori roasting, make washi, shop knives, and try sake.
“Excellent tour that we recommend. Our guides were knowledgeable, kind and thorough, Thank you! We enjoyed our day immensely.”
Walk Tokyo’s Edo-era palace remnants with an English guide, then enjoy an imperial-palace-only snack and a vending-machine drink.
“O palácio em si é simples mas faz parte do que tem pra ver em Tokyo. O que ganhou o dia foi o guia Masa, uma pessoa incrível que nos tratou muito bem, conversou sobre várias coisas, quis saber sobre o Brasil, enfim, uma simpatia. O tour valeu a pena por ele que tornou a experiência melhor! Obrigada Masa!!!”
Imperial Palace to Tokyo Station walk with Yuki-style history, Nijubashi views, Marunouchi art, and Edo Castle remains for $38.
“She was a good guide, because she has much knowledge with today s place. And she has hospitality for guests, with some joke topics. Thank you today. It is good experience for me.”
Guided walk through Edo Castle ruins and the Imperial Palace East Gardens, with English commentary, key landmarks, and panoramic views in 2 hours.
“Nic ciekawego. Zwykły spacer po parku w obecności przewodnika. Spodziewałam się więcej opowieści o historii pałacu i Japonii. Przewodnik prawie nic nie mówił.”
A small-group 90-minute walk in Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, spotting Edo Castle ruins and learning samurai-era power stories.
“Hiroshi was a Great guide for the tour. Very pleasant and prepared”
Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Garden walk with a guide: serene grounds, Japanese garden spots, and clear history context for a fair $43.11, 2 hours.
“Our guide was a wonderful person and was very kind. We are sure she did her best to show us the Imperial Palace. However, we believe either her English was not good enough to make this type of tour, or her knowledge of the Palace aRead more”
