Amazing guide and amazing history of Nijo CastleWe had the absolute pleasure of exploring Nijo Castle in Kyoto with Kris as our guide, and it was truly an exceptional experience. Kris brought the history of the castle to life with deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and a genuine passion for Japanese culture. What stood out most was his abi...
Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
About this tour
Highlights
- 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.
- Small group of up to 10 people
- 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 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.
What's included
- Local Guide
- Entrance fee
Quick facts
Start times
10:00
12:30
15:00
Difficulty
Easy
Know before you go
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
Meeting point
408 Ikemotochō, Kyoto
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 999 days before the experience.
No refund if cancelled less than 1 days before the experience.
Guest Reviews
(287 reviews)
Amazing Ninja castle tourWe booked this Ninja castle tour through Tripadvisor and it turned out to be one of the best tours we have ever attended. Our guide Kris was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about history. He shared fascinating insights about the shogun and its relationship with emperor, which really spark...
Very good TourWe had a fantastic tour in Kyoto, and Nijo Castle was definitely a highlight. Our guide Han was excellent. She shared a lot of knowledge and explained everything in a very clear and engaging way—you could really feel her passion for the history. Highly recommended—if you can, try to book with Han!
Amazing TourNao was our tour guide when we visited Nijō Castle. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and details of the castle and explained everything in a really engaging way. Highly recommend Nao as a guide - 10/10 experience!
AWESOME TOUROur guide Nao was wonderful!! He was able to answer every question we had and was just overall very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!!
Great experienceOur tour guide Ukyo was very funny and showed us some very cool places around the city. He told us a lot about the Geisha lifestyle and temples around the area!
Enjoyable tour!A very enjoyable and informative tour, our guide Tomoya was very friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed learning about the geisha in particular. Would recommend!
Today we had Kris at the Castle.Kris let us, three couples, around the Castle. He was very knowledgeable, we learned a lot and had a good time. Highly recommend.
Great tour for familiesWe had a really engaging tour of Nijo Castle. Nao was our guide and he was entertaining, informative, and funny. Highly recommend!
Great tour, highly recommendedKris was an excellent guide, walking us through the highlights of the castle's rich history. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Nijo Castle in a meaningful way!
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