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Imperial Palace or Edo Castle Time Trip Learning Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $37 / 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
- Tue, Nov 3
- Adult
- $37
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tokyo Central Railway Station
Historical building of Tokyo Station designed at the end of the 19th century
The model of the ship Liede with which William Adams came to Japan
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
Here is a description of the Mitsubishi Group, which played a major role in the Japanese economy
Building of 20th century, important cultural property of Japanese government
Original gate of begining of 17th century, imporatnat cultural property of Japanese government
Iconic landscape of the entrance of Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace
The previous Edo castle, actual Imperial Eastern Garden.
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
5.0
5 reviews
How it compares in Tokyo
- Starting price $37 is 53% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,168 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 $37 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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