Tokyo Imperial Palace tours are free but require registration, either in advance online or on the day.

It is built on the site of the old Edo Castle. This is a definite spot to stop-by for your sightseeing trip around Tokyo Imperial Palace!

The sprawling three kilometer campus of the Imperial palace is at the heart of this old capital. 223 reviews. Popular: Booked by 1,781 travelers! More info.

500 guests are accepted each day, with 300 spaces available for on-the-day registration, so you have a good chance of getting in, as long as you arrive early. More info. Entry . Quick View. Quick View. 1,063 reviews. If you plan on joining the Imperial Palace tour, meet your guide at the Kikyomon Gate, a 10-minute walk from Nijubashimae Station or Otemachi Station. More info. Quick View. US$115.44 per adult. $53.46 per adult. Location. 153 reviews. Marunouchi (map) Naka-dori Street (map) Schedule . Free. With Emperor Akihito of Japan abdicating, the Imperial Palace in Tokyo will open to the public this week -- a rarity. US$157.00 per adult. The Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo, literally 'Imperial Residence') is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan.It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace (宮殿, Kyūden), the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.. Tokyo Private Custom Walking Tour with local friendly guide. Popular: Booked by 6,716 travelers! Tokyo Private Custom Walking Tour with local friendly guide. $115.44 per adult. For Marunouchi Illumination Early November - Mid February 17.30 - 23.00. Tokyo Morning : Tokyo Tower,Imperial Palace & Asakusa Temple Half Day Tour. Here's a guide to visiting Japan's royal residence. The Eastern gardens are free to visit and have flowers blooming at all times of the year. Quick View. Popular: Booked by 1,781 travellers! 1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour.

Popular: Booked by 6,716 travellers! As I mentioned before, you need prior reservations for the guide. Tokyo Morning : Tokyo Tower,Imperial Palace & Asakusa Temple Half Day Tour. More info.

1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour. 153 reviews. With the resident royal family of Japan, the Tokyo Imperial palace is a piece of living history in Japan. US$53.46 per adult. $157.00 per adult.

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1,063 reviews. 223 reviews. Getting the right time to see the Imperial Palace might be difficult. More Tips. The Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868, when the emperor and capital were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo.It is located in the spacious Kyoto Imperial Park (京都御苑, Kyōto Gyoen), an attractive park in the center of the city that also encompasses the Sento Imperial Palace and a few other attractions.

The center of the new capital For thousands of years Kyoto was the capital of Japan, but in 1868 both the capital and Imperial Palace were moved to Tokyo after the Meiji Restoration.