Our Introduction to Tokyo city tour is anentirely outdoors walking tour, so we will only look at the exteriors of the venues mentioned. Also, although the gardens surround the palace, the view of the Imperial Palace is blocked by high protective walls.Starting at Tokyo Station, your expert will peel back the layers of history in this district, showing you how the city changed and developed over time. From here, you’ll make your way over to the Imperial Palace Gardens, where you’ll learn the fascinating story of Japan's capital relocation from Kyoto to Tokyo, a pivotal moment in the nation's history.The next stops on your route will vary depending on your interests and your guide’s expertise, but you may make your way down to Ginza, Tokyo’s premier shopping district, or head straight up to Nihonbashi to take a look at the Tokyo Stock Exchange or the Bank of Japan’s Currency Museum to learn about the evolution of Japanese commerce. You’ll finish with a visit to Nihonbashi Bridge, where you’ll learn about the city’s changing relationship with water, and Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi - Japan’s oldest department store. You’ll part ways with your expert, having gained a newfound understanding of how Tokyo came to be.

• It’s your first time in Tokyo, and you want to learn more about the history of the city

• Imperial Palace Gardens - the gardens surrounding the Imperial Palace and the former site of the Edo Castle’s circles of defense
• Tokyo Station - the city’s busiest station in terms of trains passing through daily
• Nihonbashi Bridge - a modern reconstruction of the 17th-century bridge that played a vital role in Edo-Kyoto trade
• Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi - Japan’s oldest department store, which can trace its history back to the 17th century

Pick up location: This tour has an optional meeting point transfer if you'd like a private car to pick you up from your accommodation