Imperial Palace run with fun trivia by an Imperial Palace geek

Name: Imperial Palace run with fun trivia by an Imperial Palace geek
Brand: Viator
Rating: 5 (13 reviews)

5.0(13)2h 30mJapansk, EngelskTokyo

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From professional athletes to casual sports enthusiasts, the Imperial Palace is known as the "holy land" of runners in Japan.

This is a fun run-and-walk tour with a delightful and friendly Imperial Palace Run Geek Guide who will not only give you a sightseeing guide of the Imperial Palace, but also some interesting Imperial Palace run "trivia" for runners to know! This tour is conducted in Japanese and simple English, so even those who are not fluent in Japanese can participate. Let's enjoy the Imperial Palace Run & Walk together♪

guide fee
Rental Bath Towel
JOGLIS Facility Usage Fee (Locker & Shower Access)

Hva du skal gjøre

After a briefing on the history of the Imperial Palace and the rules of the Impe
rial Palace Run at JOGLIS, we set off for the Imperial Palace Run! If you wish to use the changing lockers and showers at JOGLIS, an additional 1,500 yen will be charged.
10 minAdgang ikke inkludert
Hanzo-mon Gate
1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda, Japan
The running tour will start from Hanzomon, one of the entrances to the Imperial Palace. You can see the National Theatre and the Diet Building as you descend Miyake-zaka, said to be the most beautiful slope in Tokyo. (No tours will be provided. We will view a part of the outside)
20 min
You will pass under Sakuradamon, the largest gate in the Imperial Palace
Hear about the belief in Mt. Fuji, which is cherished by many Japanese, and recharge your energy at the Imperial Palace, a power spot!
10 min
Let me tell you the secret of the clock in the Sakuradamon square where many runners gather!
10 min
Two-tiered Bridge (Ni-ju Bashi)
1-1 Chiyoda, , Chiyoda, Japan
You will visit the Nijubashi Bridge, one of the most beautiful bridges in the Imperial Palace.Let’s take a commemorative photo!
10 min
At Gyoko-dori Avenue, the finish area of the Tokyo Marathon, you can talk about
the secrets of Tokyo Station and the Emperor and the Tokyo Marathon! Then you will take pictures like the finish line scene of the marathon.
10 min
Kokyo Otemon Gate
1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda, Japan
From here you will enter the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. Before entering the garden, there is a baggage inspection. This Ote-mon Gate was the main gate of Edo Castle. Once inside, you will be greeted by a "Shachihoko" as it was in the Edo period. Here you can take a restroom break and visit souvenir shops related to the Imperial Household.
20 min
You can see the beautiful turrets that served as a substitute for the Edo Castle keep
We call this our "little castle".
10 min
The stone walls of the Edo Castle keep can be seen
The castle keep, which was destroyed by fire, can no longer be seen, but a reconstructed model can be seen.
20 min
Kita Hanebashi-mon Gate
1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda, Japan
Return to the outside of the Imperial Palace through the "Kitahanebashi" Gate, which was a drawbridge of the Edo Castle. From here, the uphill climb begins, but run at your own pace and enjoy the running!
10 min
Daikancho Street was a street where daimyo residences were located during the Edo period
It is also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot.
5 min
Chidoriga-fuchi Park
1-2, Kojimachi, Japan
Chidorigafuchi Park, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, we will teach you the secrets of cherry trees that Japanese people cherish.
10 min
When you return to JOGLIS, you will be dismissed
Those who pay to use the facilities at JOGLIS may take a shower.
5 min

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Hentingsdetaljer

Access: Tokyo FM Center Building B1F, 1-7 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Directly connected to Hanzomon Station No.1 or 2 or 6 exit ※Staff holding the "TOKYO ACTIVE TOURS" banner will be waiting for you.