How to Visit the Imperial Palace Without a Reservation on the Same Day

Japan Tokyo | How to Visit the Imperial Palace Without a Reservation on the Same Day 🏰 Our Tokyo itinerary was quite flexible, and we decided to visit the Imperial Palace on the last day when we had some free time. 💡 Visiting the Imperial Palace is free🆓, but it usually requires an online reservation in advance. — Just search for the official Imperial Palace website on Google and choose your language. If you didn't make a reservation in advance, you can still go to the site early in the morning to queue for a numbered ticket on the same day. 🌊🎢 There are two sessions per day — 💡 Tickets are released at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.. It's recommended to arrive at least half an hour early. 🌟🌸 The number of visitors is limited to 300 people for each session (morning and afternoon). ‼️ Bring your passport. 🌊🎢 ⚠️ Closed on Mondays. 🚇 By subway: Use Google Maps to search for "Kiraginemon Gate." The nearest subway exits are Marunouchi Station Exit D2 or Otemachi Station Exit D3. 🌟🌸Upon arrival, the staff will hand out registration forms (❗️Remember to bring a pen🖊️). If you don't have one, there are pencils available inside the assembly hall. The tour guide's introductory speech and the distribution of souvenirs will also take place in this hall. 🍃🌺There are groups in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Spanish. When entering, the staff will check your bag, but it's not very strict. Once inside the palace grounds, follow the tour guide closely. Do not leave the group on your own, and there are no bathroom breaks allowed during the tour. 🌇🌿You can take photos throughout the tour 📷. The tour lasts about an hour and covers a distance of around 2.2 kilometers. 🌇🌿 You'll mainly see the palace's gardens and working areas, but the residence itself is not accessible. #ImperialPalace #OuterGardenOfTheImperialPalace #EastGardenOfTheImperialPalace