Tokyo Unique Buildings

The Imperial Palace

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(2.9K) · Historical landmark in Chiyoda Ward, Japan
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Feb 24, 2025
I felt like I was in "Shogun" but with no undertones of indifference to human life because 1600 Japan bat no eye at suicide. I still remember when Naruhito and Masako were engaged!Full review by Stay60567679064
Feb 23, 2025
We toured the Tokyo Imperial Palace in February, and it offered an interesting glimpse into Japan’s history. Visitors cannot enter the palace's interior, and the tour covers mostly structures with li…Full review by US-Traveler2024
Feb 7, 2025
Went here for the morning. Didn’t manage to book tickets for the behind the scene private gardens so accessed the East gardens which were free to enter. Some amazing areas to see and an interesting b…Full review by craice

Questions & answers

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Are you able to roam about the grounds freely at your own whim, or is it required that you sign up for a tour?
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Sorry, you are strictly required to follow the guided tour and you can’t go anywhere. And all the guided points are outdoor, better wear hat and put on sunblock cream.
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if entrance is free, do I still need to notify online for my visit or I just can enter whenever its open
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No, just show up in morning with passport for one of the 200 spaces. Note, there are closed days.
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no entrance fee does it mean we still have to book online for notification or we can just enter outside for viewing when …
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no entrance fee does it mean we still have to book online for notification or we can just enter outside for viewing when ever its open.
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the gardens are free to enter, palace grounds are closed to public. no need to notify our book.
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Is it possible to do a tour of the Imperial Palace from inside so not just the gardens
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No, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you can not see the inside of the Imperial Palace -- but the gardens are beautiful and add a nice backdrop to Castle photos. Definitely a …
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No, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you can not see the inside of the Imperial Palace -- but the gardens are beautiful and add a nice backdrop to Castle photos. Definitely a worthwhile stop.
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