Tokyo Imperial Palace: Understand Japan Through Historian's Tour
Description
Learn how the dynamics of Japanese culture have shaped its history over the past 600 years as an expert English-language guide reveals the historic and cultural mysteries of the Imperial Palace East Gardens, where the nation's last feudal dynasty ruled from 1603 to 1869 and laid the foundations for modern Japan. Learn Japan's culture and group dynamics preserve a peaceful and respectful society that conceals its paradoxical inner turmoil and chaos.
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Itinerary
Learn what a park built to celebrate the marriage of an imperial crown prince tells us about Japanese culture.
Enter the ruins of ancient Edo Castle through the restored 17th-century Otemon gate, and learn about castle architecture, and the origins of Japan's last feudal government.
Learn how visitors to the shogun's massive fortress were greeted. See the miracle trees that survived the world's first atomic bombing and learn how feudal Japan forged the culture of craftsmanship that thrives to this.
Stroll through the gardens on the site where Japan's last feudal rulers' palace once stood, and where the remains of Japan's largest castle tower still stand. Learn how Japanese culture contributed to sealing the country off from the rest of the world and how the Japan rallied behind an emperor in the 19th century only to be destroyed in the 20th.
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Ninomaru Garden, originally built by the Tokugawa Shoguns and learn how Japan embraces a culture of respect and peace in an otherwise chaotic world.
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(205)
A very insightful experience
Interesting tour with great history info!
Great tour that gives a good and honest perspective on Japanese history
Jim is very knowledgeable with Japan’s history. Great for tourist as his native language is english. He is also happy to take photos for you.
Very knowledgeable and passionate.
Jim was great - he gave a good history overview of Japan, and was great at explaining various aspects of Japanese culture. We were in a small group of 4, and Jim had an extra umbrella and mosquito spray (which was very needed!).
Perfect guide. Very nice and knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable and insightful tour. Great tour guide and fun tour. Highly recommended.
It was a very good experience and jim was a great guide. He made everything interesting.
Amazing experience- Jim is extremely knowledgeable and kind during the tour. Will book again when I come back.
