Tour del Palacio Imperial: descubre la historia samurái con un guía local

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1. Sakurada Tatsumi Yagura

   Tatsumi Yagura, also known as Sakurada Nijū Yagura, is a historic two-story watchtower located in the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo. Built during the Edo period, it is one of the few surviving structures of the original Edo Castle, reflecting Japan’s feudal past. Positioned at the southeast corner of the old inner moat, it once served both symbolic and defensive roles. Though the interior is closed to the public, the tower can be viewed from nearby paths in the Imperial Palace East Gardens—a favorite for photographers and history lovers exploring Tokyo sightseeing spots.

2. Two-tiered Bridge (Ni-ju Bashi)

   The Imperial Palace is the residence of the Emperor of Japan and a major Tokyo landmark, located in Chiyoda Ward. Once the site of Edo Castle, it features moats, stone walls, and the beautiful Imperial Palace East Gardens. Visitors can admire highlights like the Nijubashi Bridge, Tatsumi Yagura, and Sakurada Gate. Despite being in the city center, the area offers a quiet escape and a chance to connect with Japanese history and tradition. A guided tour offers deeper insight into the palace's history, architecture, and cultural significance — perfect for a meaningful Tokyo sightseeing experience.

3. The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin

   The Imperial Palace East Gardens, open to the public, sit on the former grounds of Edo Castle in Tokyo. The area features stone walls, gates, seasonal flowers, and traditional Japanese landscaping. A key highlight is the Tenshudai (castle keep foundation), offering views of the gardens and a sense of the shogunate’s historic scale. Visitors can also see preserved sites like Otemon Gate and Hyakunin-bansho. Perfect for Tokyo sightseeing, the East Gardens provide a peaceful escape for history lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

4. Imperial Palace

   The Imperial Palace is Japan’s living seat of the monarchy, set on the former grounds of Edo Castle in central Tokyo. Within its moats and stone walls lie serene gardens, museums, and historic gates—most accessibly the Imperial Palace East Gardens, a public oasis of seasonal flowers and remnants of the old castle keep.

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