Architecture
Tokyo Imperial Palace [Japan]
Tokyo, Japan
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This is a self-guided experience — no schedule, no group, no guide to keep up with. Scan the code with your phone, pay a one-off fee (€2 / A$3 / US$2 by region), and it unlocks instantly to follow at your own pace.
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About this experience
The Imperial Palace – residence of the Japanese Emperor – is a vast expanse of green in the very heart of Tokyo, surrounded by moats. It stands on the site previously occupied by the Edo Castle in the 17th–19th centuries.
If you wish to explore these exquisite locations, previously available only to the members of the Japanese royal family, at your own pace and in your good time, take this self-guided walking tour.
Photos
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