IMPERIAL GARDENS & GINZA NIGHTS
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
• 09:30 – Imperial Palace East Gardens
Location: Chiyoda
https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e-event/higashigyoen.html
These gardens are part of the original Edo Castle grounds.
Highlights
• stone castle ruins
• traditional Japanese landscaping
• seasonal flowers
Recommended time: 1–2 hours
• 11:30 – Nijubashi Bridge
Location: Imperial Palace Plaza
One of the most famous photo spots in Tokyo.
Recommended time: 30 minutes
• 13:00 – Lunch in Marunouchi
Recommended restaurant
• TsuruTonTan Udon
https://www.tsurutontan.co.jp/
Famous for large bowls of udon noodles.
Recommended time: 1 hour
• 15:00 – Hamarikyu Gardens
Location: Shiodome
https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/hama-rikyu/
A beautiful Edo-period garden surrounded by modern skyscrapers.
Highlights
• traditional tea house
• seasonal flowers
• tidal pond
Recommended time: 1–2 hours
• 18:30 – Dinner in Ginza
Recommended restaurant
• Tempura Kondo – famous tempura restaurant
https://tempura-kondo.com/
Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine to finish the cultural journey.
Recommended time: 1–2 hours