East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Enjoy a lovely spring stroll through the Imperial Palace East Gardens! From the impressive stone walls of Edo Castle to blooming seasonal flowers, see why this peaceful oasis is a must-visit. Read our latest tour report and join us!

Looking for a fun, local perspective on Tokyo? Join our free guided walk at the Imperial Palace East Gardens. Hear fascinating stories of Japanese history while meeting travelers from all over the world. Check out our latest tour highlights!

Discover the historic heart of Tokyo! Our free walking tour explores the Imperial Palace East Gardens, once the site of the world's largest castle. See beautiful spring flowers and learn fascinating Samurai history from local guides.

Join a global community of travelers for a guided walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens. From massive historic stone walls to peaceful Japanese gardens, enjoy a cultural exchange with local guides in the heart of Tokyo.

Join our Tokyo Free Walking Tour at the Imperial Palace East Gardens. Discover historic Edo Castle ruins, seasonal flowers, and hidden stories in one of Tokyo’s most beautiful green spaces.

Join our February tour at Tokyo’s East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. Discover the beauty of plum blossoms and early cherry blossoms, their differences, and the joy of a warm spring-like day in Tokyo.

Experience our Tokyo Free Walking Tour on February 7, 2026—a snowy stroll through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace with early plum blossoms. View tour photos and relive this memorable winter adventure.

Tokyo Free Walking Tour has tours in 5 locations. Each tour is special and interesting, but my long-time favorite is the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace tour. I like it because it is a great tour to understand the city of Tokyo. The tour starts from Tokyo station, which itself happens to be the building that has witnessed the rise, fall, and revival of 20th century Japan. We stroll through modern skyscrapers until we come to a point where we see the Imperial Palace and the Edo Castle side by...

Enjoy a peaceful winter walk through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Discover white and pink plum blossoms, cultural stories, a traditional haiku, and group photos from our guided tour with guests from around the world. Enjoy Plum blossoms viewing. The cherry blossom season comes next. Let's walk in the cherry blossom season next time.

Thank you for joining our tour at East Garden of the Imperial Palace on January 17th.We welcomed 24 guests from Australia, France, Brazil, US, New Zealand, Netherlands, and Germany. We hope all of you enjoyed our tour in the wonderful weather,and shared interesting conversations with us. We’ve posted group photos and snapshots so that you can look back on the fun times we had. By the way, January 17th, the day we hadthe tour together, is an unforgettable date in Japan’s disaster history. On this...