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Tokyo Palais Impérial & Shoguns Visite à pied (Guide Français)

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Tokyo Palais Impérial & Shoguns Visite à pied (Guide Français)

About this activity

Visite guidée à pied en petit groupe à travers le Palais Impérial et ses magnifiques jardins, dirigée par les francophones les plus sympathiques et passionnés de Tokyo ! Histoire et récits sur les samouraïs et les shoguns que vous n’oublierez pas !

Participez à l’une des visites à pied les mieux notées de Tokyo ! Avec notre guide local francophone, chaleureux et passionné, nous découvrirons ensemble le Palais Impérial et ses splendides Jardins Est.

Vous n’allez pas seulement entendre parler de l’histoire du Japon, vous allez la ressentir à travers des histoires, de l’humour et des moments qui rendent cet endroit inoubliable.

Nos guides sont réputés pour leur chaleur, leur dynamisme et leur passion authentique pour partager l’histoire de Tokyo. C’est d’ailleurs pour cela que nos visiteurs qualifient souvent cette visite de « moment fort de leur voyage » !

Nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir pour cette visite ! :)

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
French
Operated by
Sunrise Adventure

Ages: Adults (3–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Visite de la porte Ōtemon, des ruines des maisons de garde et du jardin Ninomaru
  • Included: Petit groupe pour une expérience plus exclusive
  • Included: Visite guidée à pied du Palais Impérial avec un guide local francophone
  • Included: Nous connaissons les meilleurs points photo (demandez à votre guide)
  • Included: Aucun code vestimentaire, tatouages bienvenus
  • Included: Histoires du guide sur l’époque d’Edo, l’ère des samouraïs et le Tokyo moderne

Not included

  • Not included: Accès au palais intérieur (remarque : non ouvert au public)

Itinerary

  1. The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin

    2 hours

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  2. Wadakura Fountain Park

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  3. Imperial Palace

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  4. Wadakuramon

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  5. Remains of Wadakuramon Gate Guardhouse

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  6. Crown Prince Marriage Monument

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  7. Kokyo Gaien National Garden

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  8. Kokyo Gaien National Garden

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  9. Kokyo Sannomaru Shozokan

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  10. Ninomaru Garden

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  11. Kokyo Sannomaru Shozokan

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  12. Stop 12

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  13. Chiyoda

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  14. Tokyo

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  15. Tayasumon Yagura

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

  16. Kikyo Gate

    Passing by

    Begin your walking tour by meeting your guide at starbucks in the Wadakuramon park!

    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! (The actual main castle does not exist anymore..BUT for a very good reason your guide will tell you all about on the tour! You will also get to see a miniature structure of how the palace used to look like in the past as well)

    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 palace once stood over 350 years ago.

    While the palace can be tricky to navigate, your guide will ensure you don’t get lost and help you take photos throughout the tour :)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Take the train to Tokyo Station. From there, it's just a 5-10 minute walk to Wadakuramon Fountain Park. In the park, head for the Starbucks where your guide will be waiting. The guide will be holding a sign with our logo.

End point

  • Take the train to Tokyo Station. From there, it's just a 5-10 minute walk to Wadakuramon Fountain Park. In the park, head for the Starbucks where your guide will be waiting. The guide will be holding a sign with our logo.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Tokyo Palais Impérial & Shoguns Visite à pied (Guide Français)

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