Great guided tour!Kris was an accommodating, helpful and knowledgeable guide. I really enjoyed my tour with him! It was very informative and I recommend joining this tour!
Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
About this tour
This is the castle of Tokugawa Ieyasu, shogun who established the 260-year era of the samurai. Learn its history and architecture as a UNESCO World Heritage site on a small group of up to 10 guests.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people
- Nijo Castle Admission included
- Shogun vs. Emperor rivalry
- Photogenic gardens with colorful koi carp swimming through the castle’s moats
- Guided walk marking the end of the Shogunate
What's included
- Local Guide
- Entrance fee
Quick facts
Start times
10:00
12:30
15:00
Difficulty
Easy
Know before you go
- Mobility: Mostly flat terrain; all visitors must remove their shoes when entering the palace
Meeting point
Subway Nijo-jo-Mae Station (Outside Exit 1), Kyoto
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Guest Reviews
(422 reviews)
Absolutely fantastic!Kris was fantastic, great guide.
Wonderful experienceWe had a wonderful visit to Nijo Castle this morning with our guide, Naoya. He was extremely knowledgeable and made the history of the castle, the shoguns and the different rooms of the Ninomaru Palace truly come alive.
Great experience!Great experience! Nao was a special guide that provided us with a lot of interesting information.
Informative & friendly guideOur guide, Kris, was super informative and friendly. A pleasure to have him guide us through this magnificent historical icon.
Excellent guideSarah was a great guide who told of a lot of interesting facts and history about the Castle!
Surprise packageOur travel agent booked this tour for us, and it was a wonderful surprise. We found Sarah very easily at our meeting point, and the tour lasted about 1.5 hours. Sarah was an amazing guide—friendly, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable.
Fun & informative tourThis morning we did the Nijo Castle tour with Sarah and we had such a fun time. Her enthusiasm around and love for the subject was contagious. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and was always happy to answer any questions.
Historical insightSarah clearly loved her job. She gave an excellent, informative tour. And didn’t either in the heat!
Friendly and enthusiasticWe did the tour with Sarah and she was very enthusiastic and well-informed. Happy to answer any questions and super friendly.
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