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- Spanish
Edo Castle burned down, and Japan chose peace before rebuilding it. That story comes alive on this two-hour tour of the Eastern Gardens of the Imperial Palace, the former home of the Tokugawa shoguns, with a local Spanish-speaking guide.
We go out and return to the Wadakura Fountain Park, passing through the Ote mon gate, the Ninomaru Garden, Bairinzaka the cherry hill, the old turret, and the East Garden paths with its carp ponds.
One honest thing before booking: the real Imperial Palace is not open to the public. We visited the East Gardens, the closest permitted point, one of the quietest corners of central Tokyo.
No dress code, tattoos welcome, small purpose-driven group, maximum ten people per guide, always with space for your questions.
We care more about who accompanies them than being the cheapest option, and that shows in the reviews
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Wadakura Fountain Park, near the Starbucks next to the fountain. His guide will hold a sign that says Sunrise Adventure, and will be at the location at least ten minutes before the tour starts.
Itinerary
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1Wadakura Fountain Park
Wadakura Fountain Park (meeting point). Look for your guide holding a sign that says Sunrise Adventure, right next to the fountain.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Wadakura Fountain Park
Wadakura Trench. The tour begins next to the moat that once protected the outer enclosure of the castle.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Kokyo Otemon Gate
Ote door mon. The main gate that the feudal lords crossed to pay their respects to the shogun.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kokyo Otemon Gate
Ruins of the Ote San'no gate. What remains of a second gate, built to stop those who had already passed the first.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Imperial Palace
Hyakunin Isshu guard hut. One of the last guard huts still preserved in the enclosure.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Imperial Palace
Ninomaru Garden. A traditional Japanese garden, tranquil and shady.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Bairinzaka, the cherry hill. Rows of plums, spectacular in bloom at the end of winter, quiet the rest of the year.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Imperial Palace
Site of the old tower of the castle. Where the largest tower of Japan rose.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Imperial Palace
Fujimi Tamon defensive hut. A defensive structure that is still preserved next to the wall.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Imperial Palace
Fujimi yagura. One of the few original towers of the castle that still stands today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Imperial Palace
Restoration model of the turret. A scale model of what the original tower looked like.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Imperial Palace
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. The tour ends here, between the carp ponds and the stone paths, before returning to the Wadakura Fountain Park.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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