Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle: Guided Walking Tour in Historic Kyoto

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Kyoto on a guided walking tour of the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. Explore stunning architecture and learn fascinating stories with a knowledgeable local guide. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nijo Castle - Kyoto, a city steeped in history, is among Japan’s most renowned destinations. Formerly the nation’s capital, it served as the emperor’s residence for over a millennium. This guided walking tour invites participants to delve into Japan’s illustrious past with a visit to Nijo Castle. Marvel at the castle’s remarkable architecture,…
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • 3-hour walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Meals and other drinks
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Experience two of Kyoto’s remarkable attractions with the guidance of a friendly and knowledgeable local expert.
Visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the former residence of Japan’s imperial family, and delve into its rich history.
Take a guided tour of Nijo Castle to appreciate its stunning feudal-era architecture. (Please note: During the Nijo Castle…

Location
Nijojo-mae Sta.(Nijo-jo Castle)
Meeting Point: Nijojo-Mae Station outside Exit 1. Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Connector35427934890
Mar 4, 2026
Fantastic Tour With Claudia! - Fantastic tour with Claudia today! She was extremely knowledgable and friendly! I highly recommend for anyone visiting Kyoto.
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Karl_v
Mar 3, 2026
Nijo tour with Katz - Katz was a fantastic guide with in-depth knowledge of the history of the castle and palace. He was super friendly. We would definitely take another tour with him.
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Tour09543246829
Feb 28, 2026
Fantastic Experience - Absolutely amazing experience. Alex was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable, over all a grand experience. 100% recommend.
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Katherine_d
Feb 20, 2026
We had an excellent tour... - We had an excellent tour with Kenta! He was completely fluent in English, took us around at our own speed and was very knowledgeable. The castle, with its beautiful interiors, is not to be missed!
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Culture46547348173
Feb 6, 2026
Nijo palace is beautiful and the guide was super friendly and informative - My wife and I had a great private tour with Cecilia through the palace and castle. She also gave us the option to save our feet and take the bus to the next location which was nice!
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Northcurlcurl
Jan 23, 2026
Amazing history, architecture & gardens. - Taku was excellent with info, timing & politeness. BN 1355574027
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Wanderer59189607794
Jan 14, 2026
Tour to imperial palace and Nijo castle - Tour guide very nice interesting stories and helpful with suggestions afterwards! Highly recommend.
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Ericka_b
Jan 13, 2026
Awesome Kyoto experience! - We had such a wonderful experience at Nijo Castle! Jasmine was very knowledgeable and spoke beautiful English. She answered all the questions my children had and was all around sweet. She even walked us to a local spot for lunch. 10/10 definitely book a tour!
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Slapietra11
Jan 10, 2026
A lovely way to spend a morning in Kyoto - A wonderful and well-organized walking tour. The guide shared thoughtful insights about Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle that added real depth to the visit. I appreciated the peaceful pace and the small group atmosphere, which made the experience feel more authentic. A lovely way to spend a morning in Kyoto.
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Rich_h
Feb 28, 2026
Castle and palace Tour - We had a great tour with Vincent. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a detailed tour of the Nijo castle. Unfortunately, we were late arriving to the palace and were unable to tour. Instead, he took us down and showed us a different shrine.
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).