What other travelers are saying about Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens
Absolutely picturesque landscapes and gardens. The history is hard to fathom. Every tree and flower is labeled which adds to the walk through the gardens. A respite smack dab amongst the modern buildings. You cannot see the palace from here but there’s still plenty to learn.
Beautiful, though a bit busier than expected. They could have done a better job of communicating which areas were open/closed. We walked quite a ways to see a specific part of the gardens only to learn it was closed.
Otherwise, it was a very nice experience. Easy to find and navigate. Close to the trains and plenty of shops & places to eat.
Free entry and attentive staff with good facilities makes this a pleasant experience. The garden itself is large, but not particularly exciting when compared to other Japanese gardens.
Very impressive garden & a must visit spot in Tokyo. You don’t need an advance booking for visiting the east garden and there is an app you can download for free as the audio guide. Lots of beautiful scenes to see and cherish so make sure you allocate 2-4 hours to make the most out of your stay.
Huge garden. I wish the weather was nicer when I went but it was cool enough to enjoy the long walk through the garden. Got to see guards and horses in fancy uniform. Some hilly areas so it feels like a hike. There is a security check but you can basically bring anything that's not dangerous. There are bathrooms and some vending machines at the entrance you can use.
