Private Tour - History, Art and Nature at the Imperial Palace
Enjoy a tour in the heart of Edo (one of the former names of Tokyo)
The Imperial Palace has been located in the center of the great metropolice since the Edo (1603-1868) period where Tokugawa "Shogun" had lived. You may have seen photos of its exterior; the moat, bridges, stone walls and gates, but did you know that you could go inside, too? In this tour, you will visit the art gallery with displays of Japanese art and craft, the ruins of the Edo Castle and a beautiful park full of greenery, all within the grounds of the palace. You can also enjoy the views of the contrast between the modern Marunouchi office buildings and the traditional and historic grounds of the Imperial Palace.
Learn about the history behind all the locations you visit at the Imperieal Palace and its surrounding area.
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What's included in Private Tour - History, Art and Nature at the Imperial Palace
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
Tokyo Station Marunouchi Station Square： The tour departs from Tokyo Station. As you exit the station from the central exit you can admire the station building from the front in the station square. Let's enjoy its dignified appearance!
Wadakura Fountain Park
Wadakura Fountain Park： This is located inside the Imperial Palace grounds. This is built to commemorate the marriage of the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita, and will be remodelled on the marriage of the Emperor and Empress. The 3 water fountains are very impressive!
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin
The East Garden of the Imperial Palace： A Japanese Garden made along with the Imperial Garden, here you can enjoy the seasonal changes. There are also historical sites where you can feel the remains of the former castle. One of the popular spots is Hirakawa Bridge located just outside of the garden.
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Tour Guide
- The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
- Estimated Costs of the Tour: 1500 JPY per Person
- Breakdown: Transportation: 0 JPY, Admission Fees: 500 JPY, Meal costs: 1000 JPY per Person
- Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- There will be a lot of walking during the tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
- If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the destinations and routes may be changed.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- JR Tokyo Station, Marunouchi Central Exit Ticket Gate
End Points
- Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Station
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Ticket Redemption
・Please contact us using the messaging feature or WhatsApp message : +81 80-7475-5829. ・Please note that we do not answer calls. In case of any difficulties meeting up, kindly call your tour guide directly. ・All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer. ・If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
