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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • JOGLIS

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    After a briefing on the history of the Imperial Palace and the rules of the Imperial 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.
  • Hanzo-mon Gate

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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)
  • 桜田門 Sakurada-mon Gate

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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!
  • 桜田門 Sakurada-mon Gate

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Let me tell you the secret of the clock in the Sakuradamon square where many runners gather!
  • Two-tiered Bridge (Ni-ju Bashi)

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    You will visit the Nijubashi Bridge, one of the most beautiful bridges in the Imperial Palace.Let’s take a commemorative photo!
  • Gyoko-Dori Avenue

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Kokyo Otemon Gate

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Fujimi-yagura

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    You can see the beautiful turrets that served as a substitute for the Edo Castle keep. We call this our "little castle".
  • Tenshudai (Remains of the main tower)

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Kita Hanebashi-mon Gate

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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!
  • Daikancho-Dori

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Daikancho Street was a street where daimyo residences were located during the Edo period. It is also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot.
  • Chidoriga-fuchi Park

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Chidorigafuchi Park, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, we will teach you the secrets of cherry trees that Japanese people cherish.
  • JOGLIS

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    When you return to JOGLIS, you will be dismissed. Those who pay to use the facilities at JOGLIS may take a shower.

What's included

INCLUDED

guide fee

NOT INCLUDED

Please bring your own drinks or use the vending machines at JOGLIS.
Running wear and shoes
towel

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Running clothes, shoes, and towels are available for rent for a fee.
If you want to use the lockers and showers, you can use JOGLIS for 1500 yen.

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The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

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