Imperial Palace or Edo Castle Time Trip Learning Walking Tour
5.0(5)Tokyo3 hours
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)
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At a glance
Duration
3 hours
Price from
$38 / person
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
Languages
JA, EN, FR
Group
Small group, up to 8
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Happy Tour
Meeting point
Please come toMarunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station 1st floor.Guide will have 'Happy Plus' Logo there.You can recognize with wester style historic yellow colored dome.
Description
Your guide will present you an illustrated map of the city of Edo in 1650s.
With a government licensed guide, you will visit Sakurada gate, bridge before the main entrance of Imperial Palace, previous Edo castle now called Imperial Eastern Garden.
5.4km of walk during 3h.
(The 3-hour timeframe is the minimum time required if you walk at a brisk pace. Please allow ample time for your participation.)
With gates, huts, stone walls, moats and bridges, you can develop your imagination about what was the Edo castle. You will get some ideas about composing elements of the society as « Shogun », « Emperor » or « Samurai ruling class » . Also, you will know about people of another period as « Habitants of Edo city » or « Women of the Edo castle ».
Let’s take a little journey through time on foot!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, and Sun
Start times
8:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Next available
Sat, Oct 24
Adult
$38
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
Tour Options
English speaking guide
French speaking guide
(English guide/Tuesday) Edo Castle
Japanese speaking guide
Itinerary
Tokyo Central Railway Station
5 min
Historical building of Tokyo Station designed at the end of the 19th century
5 min
The model of the ship Liede with which William Adams came to Japan
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
5 min
Here is a description of the Mitsubishi Group, which played a major role in the Japanese economy
5 min
Building of 20th century, important cultural property of Japanese government
5 min
Original gate of begining of 17th century, imporatnat cultural property of Japanese government
5 min
Iconic landscape of the entrance of Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace
60 min
The previous Edo castle, actual Imperial Eastern Garden.
10 min
Here is a summary of what you have been given on the tour. This will help you understand more about Japan and increase your interest in the country.
What's included
Included
Small gift
English speaking guide
French speaking guide
Japanese speaking guide
Not included
Meals
Bottled water
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Tokyo
Starting price $38 is 52% below the typical $79 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,177 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Imperial Palace or Edo Castle Time Trip Learning Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $38 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please come to. Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station 1st floor. Guide will have 'Happy Plus' Logo there. You can recognize with wester style historic yellow colored dome. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Happy Tour.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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ASHLEI_E
August 21, 2026 · via Viator
We throughly enjoyed our...
We throughly enjoyed our tour. Blanca was very thoughtful and considerate seeing as how we were a large family of 7 including elders and children. The only issue I occurred was when I tried to communicate discreetly in efforts not to embarrass the American grandmother, but I was instead instructed the customs as to why things are done, which I a full aware as living in Japan. (I wanted to request to no longer enter any more rooms that require shoes and instead stand in the genkan and watch the demonstrations) it was a nuanced situation and not super important so it was no big deal. Everything was very informative and well balanced
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I was deeply happy to accompany your family and share one moment of your journey at Fukagawa. I think our destination was enjoyable for every one. I will a good memory of you. Thank you for your participation. Kindly, Blanca di Edo
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Todor_G
November 22, 2025 · via Viator
Your starting point needs...
Your starting point needs to be more accurate in the maps, but your lady guide was excellent! Very good history lesson
Operator response
Thank you so much for your participation.
Following your advice, we modified our explanation for the meeting point for that the guests could find easily the Marunouchi South Exist (Ground floor) .
Thank you again !
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Caroline_M
October 21, 2025 · via Viator
Blanca has a wealth of...
Blanca has a wealth of knowledge! And her English is very good and she’s very pleasant! Thank you for sharing your time!!
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Junior A
September 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent
Bianca was very attentive and brought several relevant information about the history of Tokyo and Japan. I recommend the walk.
Operator response
Fiquei muito feliz em compartilhar um momento agradável com vocês, imaginando as pessoas da época Edo, incluindo o Shogun e os Ninjas!
Agradecemos imensamente por nos escolherem para este passeio pelo Palácio Imperial, bem como pelas suas calorosas palavras de incentivo.
Muito obrigada e até breve!
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fedeecheverri
September 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Imperial palace walk
Blanca is very sweet and knowledgeable. It was a very interesting and fun experience. I highly recommend to anyone coming to Tokyo.
Operator response
Hello !
Thank you so much for your participation to the tour and your kind words !
I was really happy to share with you two my passion for the Edo castle.
I hope that you will continue your good stay in Japan.
If you have chance, please think of coming to Takayama city of Gifu prefecture.
You could enter in a landscape preserved from Edo period.
Best wishes,
Blanca di Edo
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