Osaka Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Nara, Arashiyama, Day Trip by Bus

Amazing guide and amazing history of Nijo Castle

We 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...

Amazing Ninja castle tour

We 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 Tour

We 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. She was also very friendly, attentive, and happy to...

Amazing Tour

Nao was our tour guide when we visited Nijō Castle (元離宮二条城). We were visiting from Washington, DC, and he made the experience even more memorable. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and details of the castle and explained everything in a really engaging way. He was also very ...

AWESOME TOUR

Our guide Nao was wonderful!! He was able to answer every question we had and was just overall very knowledgeable. He handled our tickets for us which made it very easy to just walk right in. Just being inside the castle was very cool, but having a guide really enhances the experience as he was a...

Great tour for families

We had a really engaging tour of Nijo Castle. Nao was our guide and he was entertaining, informative, and funny. We were with our two kids (ages 10 and 7) and they were also very entertained. This was our second visit to Nijo Castle and we learned some new things due to this tour. Highly recommend!

Enjoyable tour!

A very enjoyable and informative tour, our guide Tomoya was very friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed learning about the geisha in particular. A great way to see some of the city when you first arrive as it's a very large city so trying to figure out where to start can be difficult. Would recommend!

Best guide we had the entire trip

Not only was the castle and the surrounding garden amazing, but our guide Alex was incredible. He was extremely knowledgeable and witty, made sure everyone was explained everything and even went as far as to give us other recommendations for food and drinks. We had such a good time we ended up ha...

Today we had Kris at the Castle.

Kris let us today, three couples, around the Castle. He was very knowledgeable, we learned a lot and had a good time. He led us at a good pace. Highly recommend.

Great tour, highly recommended

Kris was an excellent guide, walking us through the highlights of the castle's rich history. Kris shared many fascinating details about both the castle and the city’s past, making the tour not only informative but also captivating. His in-depth knowledge brought the history to life and gave us a ...