We'll guide you to the center of Japanese politics and the place that related to Imperial Household.
Social study course that take you to the center of Japanese politics and the place that related to Imperial Household.
State Guest House Akasaka Palace and National Diet Building are famouse as a structure too; it's atmosphere are splendid and massive so it's worth seeing.
Please enjoy the view of Tokyo from 45 floor/202meter above, at Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Itinerary
- Pick up
- Imperial Palace (drive through)
- National Diet Building (60min. Tour)
- State Guest House Akasaka Palace (Main Building and front garden 60min.)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government obsevatory (40min.)
- Drop off
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National Diet Bulding
National Diet Building, the center of Japanese politics, started the construction in 1920 and took 16 years to complete. There are House of Representatives on the left side and House of Councilors on right side. Also, there are Prime minister's office and Political Party's buildings near by. Anyone can take a tour of the building without reservation and it's very popular with Japanese as a social studies trip (Japanese guide only.
Need reservation for English tours) . You can see the luxurious interiors such as Chamber of the House of Representatives and Emperor's Room. -
State Guest House Akasaka Palace
The facilities that welcoming monarchs and presidents from countries all over the world. This is the only Palace in Japan that was built based on the neo-Baroque style, and it's gorgeous appearances aare breath takingly beautiful. On 2016, year-round public opening started, and you can visit main building and garden for all seasons. In the event of receiving distinguished guests at short notice, the scheduled public opening may be cancelled; please check the website of State Guest House Akasaka Palace before your visit. -
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
From 45th floor of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, you can see the landscape of Tokyo from 202m above the ground for free, so it is popular for foreign visitors. It's open till 10:30pm, so you can enjoy the night view too.
Departure Time
- Free
- 8:30
- 9:00
- 9:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 13:00
- 14:00
- At night
We offer two departure times, one at 9:00 and one at 13:00.
Service area
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Pickup area
Tokyo station / Chiyoda ward / Chuo ward / Minato ward / Koto ward / Bunkyo ward / Shinjuku ward / Shibuya ward / Shinagawa ward / Sumida ward / Taito ward / Haneda Airport (highway)
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Dropoff area
Tokyo station / Chiyoda ward / Chuo ward / Minato ward / Koto ward / Bunkyo ward / Shinjuku ward / Shibuya ward / Shinagawa ward / Sumida ward / Taito ward / Haneda Airport (highway)
If you wish to be picked up or dropped off at places other than the above areas, please contact us through "Customized course" to arrange your route.
Note
- Please note that National Diet tour might not avalable or cancelled at short notice due to the circumstances of the National Diet. Also, we might not able to arrange English tour of National Diet depending on the date and time.
- You may not go inside of State Guest House Akasaka Palace due to welcoming dignitaries from abroad.
- Entrance fee of State Guest House Akasaka Palace are nout included. (1,500JPY per adult)
- We'll let you know whether you can visit each place or not when we reply to your application.
- If you can't go inside of National Diet Building / State Guest House Akasaka Palace, we'll change the sightseeing spot to Yasukuni shrine instead of them.
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