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Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace Visit with Guide

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To know the origin of Japan, learning about the history of Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace is a must for all visitors to Kyoto. Nijo Castle, which is registered as UNESCO World Heritage site, is the eyewitness venue as the advent of modern Japan after the long Samurai age ruled by Shogun while Imperial Palace is the holy place once lived by the Emperor when Kyoto was the capital city of Japan, and is still occasionally visited by the current Emperor even today. During the compact 2.5-hour-tour, you will discover the Genesis of the ancient capital for over 1100 years in a small group with well-experienced guide with vast knowledge and humor.
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Public transportation during the tour
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point

541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan Meet in front of Nijo Castle’s white main gate

Return Details

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, 3 Kyōtogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan Tour ends in front of Imperial Palace

  • Nijo Castle, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    For this guided tour in a small group (less than 8 guests), you can choose one from two different time slots, morning tour or afternoon tour. You will meet the guide simply in front of the huge white main gate of Nijo Castle.
    60 minutes
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
    After one-hour guided tour in Nijo Castle, you will transfer to Imperial Palace by public transportation with the guide, and you will have another one-hour-guided tour in Imperial Place. Entry fee and transportation are all included in the tour fee.
    60 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Arthur_K
14 Apr 2023
The guide was knowledge and congenial, and the sites are magnificent. Choco knew the history of the sites well and was able to fully answer my many questions. I would highly recommend this tour.
FarAway54190249385
27 Mar 2023
Chako was an excellent guide! She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and really went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time! Highly recommended!
Ursina_B
06 Feb 2023
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable which made this tour really fantastic in every way ! Thank you
This tour in Japan is organized by WaRaiDo Guide Networks

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