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[Tokyo] Tokyo Imperial Palace Historical Walking Tour & Edo Castle
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Overview
  • Join a walking tour through the castle ruins that laid the foundation for Tokyo’s development. Learn about the history of the samurai as you stroll through the gardens of Japan’s Emperor.
  • Start by meeting your guide at Starbucks close to the palace. Together, stroll toward the grand main gate (otemon) of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. As you step through, follow your guide on a captivating journey, circling the palace grounds/eastern garden.
  • Explore the history embedded in old soldier barracks, encounter special koi fish, and marvel at trees brought from various prefectures of Japan. Delight in the serenity of the palace while gaining insights into its past, including a visit to the old base where the Edo castle once stood over 350 years ago.
  • Learn about the history of the samurai as you stroll through the gardens of Japan’s Emperor. See a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past.
What to expect

The elegant arch design of Nijubashi reflects the architectural beauty of the 19th century, preserved to this day.

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