Imperial Palace: Edo Castle, Gate by Gate
80 min · 2.9 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Tokyo. Every one is free to start: the introduction and first stop play in full, and every later stop plays a short preview before you pay. They run from about 80 to 90 minutes and 2.5 to 2.9 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Tokyo
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Palace: Edo Castle, Gate by Gate | 80 min | 2.9 km | 11 |
| Ueno and Yanaka: Edo's Kyoto and the Battle of 1868 | 90 min | 2.5 km | 11 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Ninomaru Garden: An Edo Plan, Made in 1968
- Imperial Palace: Edo Castle, Gate by Gate: From Sakuradamon's box gate across the palace plaza to Nijubashi, the black pines and the castle towers, then in by Otemon to the East Gardens: the guardhouses, the keep base and the Ninomaru Garden.
- Ueno and Yanaka: Edo's Kyoto and the Battle of 1868: From Saigo's statue through Ueno Park's copy of Kyoto, Tosho-gu's lanterns and the site of Kan'ei-ji's main hall, into Yanaka's old corner, cemetery and lottery temple, to the Yuyake Dandan steps.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Tokyo is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Tokyo?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Tokyo: Imperial Palace: Edo Castle, Gate by Gate and Ueno and Yanaka: Edo's Kyoto and the Battle of 1868. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Tokyo cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Tokyo history tours?
- About 80 to 90 minutes, covering 2.5 to 2.9 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Imperial Palace: Edo Castle, Gate by Gate
80 min · 2.9 km · easy
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