Guided walking tour · Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Castle, Imperial Palace, Shogun & Garden Walking Tour

A walk through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and the remains of Edo Castle, on the shoguns and the emperors.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 467 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English
Group size
Up to 10 people
Fitness level
Easy
Run by
Sunrise Adventure

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Where the tour goes

  1. The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin2 hr
  2. Wadakura Fountain Park
  3. Wadakuramon
  4. Remains of Wadakuramon Gate Guardhouse
  5. Crown Prince Marriage Monument
  6. Imperial Palace
  7. Kokyo Gaien National Garden
  8. Kokyo Otemon Gate
  9. Kokyo Sannomaru Shozokan
  10. Ninomaru Garden
  11. Kokyo Sannomaru Shozokan
  12. Chiyoda
  13. Tokyo
  14. Tayasumon Yagura
  15. Kikyo Gate

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Small group for a more exclusive experience
  • Learn Japan’s history while having fun!
  • No dress code, tattoos welcome
  • Guided walking tour of the Imperial Palace grounds with a friendly local guide
  • Visit to Ōtemon Gate, guardhouse ruins and Ninomaru Garden
  • We know the best photo spots (just ask your guide)

Not included

  • Access to the Inner Palace (note: not open to the public)

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Tokyo

  • Reviews: 19 of the other 22 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 10 people. 14 of the other 21 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.9 km in about 39 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 30 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Tokyo

Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan area, but it is made of walkable neighbourhoods, each with its own character. Trains link them; walking is how you discover them.

Distances. Tokyo is vast. Walk within neighbourhoods and use trains between them.

Etiquette. Avoid eating while walking on busy streets, and carry your rubbish; public bins are rare.

Read the full Tokyo walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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