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Tokyo Castle, Imperial Palace Gardens, Shogun History Tour
(9) Reviews
Tokyo
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the Imperial Palace East Gardens through a deeper, story-driven perspective that goes beyond a typical history tour.
This experience focuses on how Edo Castle functioned at its peak—examining systems of security, samurai society, and political control—while connecting these ideas to modern Japanese culture. Along the way, you’ll also explore lesser-known stories, symbolism, and cultural concepts that are often overlooked.
Rather than simply visiting landmarks, this tour is designed to help you understand how Japan’s past continues to shape everyday life today.
What Makes This Tour Unique
Focus on systems (power, control, society), not just events Connects historical concepts dire...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide with Japanese historical expertise
Meeting Points
Departure
Kokyo Gaien National Garden
Meet out front of the Starbucks close to the fountain!
Return
Ōte-mon Gate
Tokyo Castle, Imperial Palace Gardens, Shogun History Tour
(9) Reviews
Tokyo
About
Explore the Imperial Palace East Gardens through a deeper, story-driven perspective that goes beyond a typical history tour.
This experience focuses on how Edo Castle functioned at its peak—examining systems of security, samurai society, and political control—while connecting these ideas to modern Japanese culture. Along the way, you’ll also explore lesser-known stories, symbolism, and cultural concepts that are often overlooked.
Rather than simply visiting landmarks, this tour is designed to help you understand how Japan’s past continues to shape everyday life today.
What Makes This Tour Unique
Focus on systems (power, control, society), not just events Connects historical concepts dire...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide with Japanese historical expertise
Meeting Points
Departure
Kokyo Gaien National Garden
Meet out front of the Starbucks close to the fountain!
Begin at the entrance, examining the moat and yagura (turrets) while learning about historical castle defenses and how they compare to modern Imperial security.
20 minutes
2
Otemon
Explore the main entrance to Edo Castle and learn about strict gate security, samurai hierarchy, and social rules that still shape aspects of Japanese culture.
25 minutes
3
Hyakunin Bansho Guardhouse
Learn about the three security checkpoints and their role in maintaining order within the castle.
15 minutes
4
Edo Castle Takehashi Gomon Ruins
Understand the scale and structure of Edo Castle, along with stories of life within its walls.
20 minutes
5
Shiomi Hill
Explore the Tokugawa peace strategy of requiring daimyo to regularly reside in Edo.
15 minutes
6
諏訪の茶屋
We will view a teahouse constructed in the Meiji time period, and discuss Japanese Tatemae.
10 minutes
7
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin)
Walk past trees representing each prefecture before concluding in a traditional garden, where you’ll learn the key elements and philosophy of Japanese garden design.
