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Tokyo: 1 Hour Imperial Palace Introduction from Tokyo Station
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Duration
1 hour
Languages
English
Meeting point
Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Gate Police Box Koban
From €10.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
This compact 1-hour guided tour begins at the Marunouchi building of Tokyo Station. The station stands as a symbol of Japan’s modernization. Your guide will explain the architectural design and the restoration that brought the building back to life. You’ll discover why Tokyo Station is the starting point of modern Japan.
Leaving the station behind, we walk through the Marunouchi district. Depending on the season, the beautiful ginkgo tree-lined streets offer a striking contrast to the modern skyline, especially in autumn when the leaves turn a brilliant gold.
We then head toward the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens. With open spaces, stone walls, and historic moats, this area offers a glimpse into the legacy of Edo Castle.
The tour concludes at Otemon Gate and Tatsumi Yagura Watchtower. You’ll learn about the defensive design of Edo Castle and the role of the Imperial Palace today. In just one hour, you’ll gain a layered understanding of architecture, urban planning, and Japanese history.
At the end of the tour, you’ll receive an original self-guide booklet filled with useful tips and additional information, allowing you to continue exploring the area at your own pace.
Leaving the station behind, we walk through the Marunouchi district. Depending on the season, the beautiful ginkgo tree-lined streets offer a striking contrast to the modern skyline, especially in autumn when the leaves turn a brilliant gold.
We then head toward the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens. With open spaces, stone walls, and historic moats, this area offers a glimpse into the legacy of Edo Castle.
The tour concludes at Otemon Gate and Tatsumi Yagura Watchtower. You’ll learn about the defensive design of Edo Castle and the role of the Imperial Palace today. In just one hour, you’ll gain a layered understanding of architecture, urban planning, and Japanese history.
At the end of the tour, you’ll receive an original self-guide booklet filled with useful tips and additional information, allowing you to continue exploring the area at your own pace.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Gyoko-dori
- Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Gate Dome
- Sakurada Tatsumi Yagura
- Starbucks Coffee - Kokyo Gaien Wadakura Fountain Park
On arrival
Next to the Police Box (Koban) in the Marunouchi South Exit Hall of Tokyo Station.
If you are coming from outside the station, please look for the entrances labeled “Marunouchi South Exit” and proceed to the hall area. The meeting point is right next to the police box.
Your guide will be waiting there holding a white “Local Guide Stars” flag.
Cancellation policy
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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