Chiyoda City Trip Overview
Enjoy a tour in the heart of Edo (one of the former names of Tokyo)
The Imperial Palace has been located in the center of the great metropolice since the Edo (1603-1868) period. You may have seen photos of its exterior; the moat, bridges, stone walls and gates, but did you know that you could go inside, too? In this tour, you will visit the art gallery with displays of Japanese art and craft, the ruins of the Edo Castle and a beautiful park full of greenery, all within the grounds of the palace. You can also enjoy the views of the contrast between the modern Marunouchi office buildings and the traditional and historic grounds of the Imperial Palace.
Learn about the history behind all the locations you visit at the Imperieal Palace and its surrounding area.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Chiyoda City, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan
Enjoy a tour in the heart of Edo (one of the former names of Tokyo)
The Imperial Palace has been located in the center of the great metropolice since the Edo (1603-1868) period. You may have seen photos of its exterior; the moat, bridges, stone walls and gates, but did you know that you could go inside, too? In this tour, you will visit the art gallery with displays of Japanese art and craft, the ruins of the Edo Castle and a beautiful park full of greenery, all within the grounds of the palace. You can also enjoy the views of the contrast between the modern Marunouchi office buildings and the traditional and historic grounds of the Imperial Palace.
Learn about the history behind all the locations you visit at the Imperieal Palace and its surrounding area.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba, 1-9, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture
Tokyo Station: The tour departs from Tokyo Station. As you exit the station from the central exit you can admire the station building from the front in the station square. Let’s enjoy its dignified appearance!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wadakura Fountain Park, 3-1 Kokyogaien, Chiyoda 100-0002 Tokyo Prefecture
This is located inside the Imperial Palace grounds. This is built to commemorate the marriage of the Emperor and Empress, and will be remodeled on the marriage of the Crown Prince. The 3 water fountains are very impressive!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sannomaru Shozokan (The Museum of the Imperial Collections), Japan, 〒100-0100 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Chiyoda, 1−１ 皇居東御苑
Arts and crafts donated by the royal family are displayed here. Well known national treasure works of art are stored here, today there are 8,000 items. It is not open for display, however if you have the chance to enter, you will be amazed by the number of artworks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin), 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda 100-0001 Tokyo Prefecture
A Japanese Garden made along with the Imperial Garden, here you can enjoy the seasonal changes. There are also historical sites where you can feel the remains of the former castle. One of the popular spots is Hirakawa Bridge located just outside of the garden.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fomer Headquarters Japanese Imperial Guard Division, 1-1 Kitanomarukōen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0091, Japan
The first National Art Museum in Japan, located inside the Imperial Palace. Many artworks from around the 20th century in Japan and overseas are on display. Make sure to see the artworks by the Japanese masters.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: The Forest Kitanomaru, 1-1 Kitanomarukōen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0091, Japan
This is a cafe in the park. Let’s take a break here for a moment. The homemade hamburger made with 100% Wagyu beef patties is superb.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kita-no-maru Park, 1-1 Kitanomarukōen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0091, Japan
There is a spacious and open lawn. There are a wide variety of plants and trees around the lawn creating a unique ecosystem within the Imperial Palace.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chidorigafuchi, 1-1 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda 102-0091 Tokyo Prefecture
Feel the nature that remains in Tokyo on this road. Make sure to take pictures of this spectacular view.
Duration: 20 minutes
