You will be guided through the Imperial Palace's East Garden, where they'll find what's left of the central keep of old Edo Castle, to the Imperial Palace Plaza. Just a few minutes away from the hirh-rise buildings in Marunouchi's business district, visitors can experience the urban oasis while enjoying Tokyo's history and greenery.

The Imperial Palace's East Garden:

The Imperial Palace's East Garden is located in the Imperial Palace(Kokyo). The garden still has a rich natural environment (approximately 21 hectares(52 acres) ). There used to be Edo Castle. Visitors can see the remains of Edo Castle and experience those days(Edo era) at first hand. So please act the part of 'Daimyo' and enjoy our tour. We maintain a moderate walking pace, stopping at various sites along the tour.

Tour begins at 10:00 and ends at 12:00
2009 January 24(Sat), 25 (Sun), 31 (Sat)
2009 February 1 (Sun), 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun), 14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), 28 (Sat)

Lobby of Palace Hotel Tokyo
3 Min on foot from Otemachi Station(C10 exit) on the Tokyo Metoro Line
Please show up at the meeting site by 9:45.
*We will be waiting for you with the TCGC flag and sign.

We require reservations for our Free Walking Tour. Reservations can be made via the Internet form or phone. Please leave your name, the number in party, a contact number and which date you are requesting in your message.

Phone number 090-1110-1684(9:00-18:00 English)

Double Bridge :

Double Bridege has long been loved by Japanese people as one of the most symbolic sites in the Imperial Palace. The bridge in front is "the front stone bridge" and the one behind is "the front iron bridge". Generally speaking, "Double Bridge" refers to these "two bridges", but historically, it is "the one behind". The name of the bridge derives from its "double structure".

TCGC members take you around :

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) :

We will start off with Meiji Shrine. This is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Surrounded by great nature, it is a kind of oasis in the center of the metropolis. Many Shinto ceremony weddings take place in the main hall. You may see a procession of a wedding party around the main building! Tour lasts approximately one and half hour. We maintain a moderate walking pace, stopping at various sites along the tour.

Tour begins at 14:00 and ends at 15:30
2009 January24 (Sat), 25 (Sun), 31 (Sat)
2009 February 1 (Sun), 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun), 14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), 28 (Sat)

In front of the Torii Gate of Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) at South Entrance (near JR Harajuku Station or the Subway Meiji-jingumae Station).
Please show up at the meeting site by 13:45.
*We will be waiting for you with the TCGC flag and sign.

We require reservations for our Free Walking Tour. Reservations can be made via the Internet form or phone. Please leave your name, the number in party, a contact number and which date you are requesting in your message.

Phone number 090-1110-1684(9:00-18:00 English)

Harajuku :

You can enjoy Japan's teenage cultures' world in Harajuku. On weekends many young people gather around Harajuku Station and engage in showing their own unique costumes, dressed up in, "Gothic Lolita", "Decorative","Romantic Punk", and so on. Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, which are lined by many trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used clothes stores, crepe stands and fast food outlets geared towards the fashion and trend conscious teens.

Omotesando :

You can enjoy walking in Omotesando, a tree lined avenue that used to be the main approach to Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu). Now there are numerous stores, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and also craft shops along this 1 kilometer long avenue. You will find something for yourself here.

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