Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission

5 (340 reviews) Kyoto 1 hour and 30 minutes Up to 10 English
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
  • Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission
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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

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Guest Reviews

5.0 (340 reviews)
Prabakranaidu S
Amazing tour by Leo

Amazing tour by Leo. Interesting palace to visit ❤️

Prabakranaidu S
Pierre E
Wonderful guide

Our guide Tomoya was very nice and friendly, and also had great knowledge. We highly recommend him as a guide.

Pierre E
Laura P
Tomoya was wonderful!

Tomoya was wonderful! So friendly and knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend!

Laura P
JJ T
Fabulous guide

Tomoya was our guide and did a fabulous job telling us about Nijo castle history. I highly recommend him.

JJ T
Meander57242011560
Amazing experience with Masa-San

Amazing, experience, our guide Masa-San was really informative, knew all of the details, a must see if you are in Kyoto

Meander57242011560
Kiran M
Best tour guide!

Edo was wonderful!! He was able to answer every question we had and was just overall very knowledgeable.

Kiran M
mabuhaybellatns37
Great guide, insightful and informative

Our guide, Eco did a splendid job explaining the sights and sounds of Gion. He gave lots of historical insights and information.

mabuhaybellatns37
Florian
Fantastic

Edo was a fountain of knowledge.

Florian
tcswaite
Enjoyable tour!

A very enjoyable and informative tour, our guide Tomoya was very friendly and knowledgeable.

tcswaite
Hilary S
AWESOME TOUR

Our guide Nao was wonderful!

Hilary S
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