Imperial Palace or Edo Castle Time Trip Learning Walking Tour





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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
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!
What's Included
Included
Small gift
English speaking guide
Not included
Meals
Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
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.
Itinerary
Stop 1
5 minutes
Stop 1
Historical building of Tokyo Station designed at the end of the 19th century
Stop 2
5 minutes
Stop 2
The model of the ship Liede with which William Adams came to Japan
Stop 3
5 minutes
Stop 3
Here is a description of the Mitsubishi Group, which played a major role in the Japanese economy
Stop 4
5 minutes
Stop 4
Building of 20th century, important cultural property of Japanese government
Stop 5
5 minutes
Stop 5
Original gate of begining of 17th century, imporatnat cultural property of Japanese government
Stop 6
5 minutes
Stop 6
Iconic landscape of the entrance of Imperial Palace
Stop 7
1 hour
Stop 7
The previous Edo castle, actual Imperial Eastern Garden.
Stop 8
10 minutes
Stop 8
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
4 reviews
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