Imperial Palace of Tokyo Guide in 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 A greeting from the Sunrise Adventure team <3

1. 1

   Wadakura Fountain Park

   10 min

   Wadakura Fountain Park (meeting point). Look for your guide holding a sign that says Sunrise Adventure, right next to the fountain.

2. 2

   Wadakura Fountain Park

   10 min

   Wadakura Trench. The tour begins next to the moat that once protected the outer enclosure of the castle.

3. 3

   Kokyo Otemon Gate

   10 min

   Ote door mon. The main gate that the feudal lords crossed to pay their respects to the shogun.

4. 4

   Kokyo Otemon Gate

   10 min

   Ruins of the Ote San'no gate. What remains of a second gate, built to stop those who had already passed the first.

5. 5

   Imperial Palace

   10 min

   Hyakunin Isshu guard hut. One of the last guard huts still preserved in the enclosure.

6. 6

   Imperial Palace

   10 min

   Ninomaru Garden. A traditional Japanese garden, tranquil and shady.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   Bairinzaka, the cherry hill. Rows of plums, spectacular in bloom at the end of winter, quiet the rest of the year.

8. 8

   Imperial Palace

   10 min

   Site of the old tower of the castle. Where the largest tower of Japan rose.

9. 9

   Imperial Palace

   10 min

   Fujimi Tamon defensive hut. A defensive structure that is still preserved next to the wall.

10. 10

    Imperial Palace

    10 min

    Fujimi yagura. One of the few original towers of the castle that still stands today.

11. 11

    Imperial Palace

    10 min

    Restoration model of the turret. A scale model of what the original tower looked like.

12. 12

    Imperial Palace

    10 min

    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.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.