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

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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

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Highlights

Nijo Castle - The historical city of Kyoto is one of Japan’s most famous cities. It was once the capital of Japan and the place of the emperor’s residence for more than a thousand years. In this guided walking tour, we’ll explore the grandeur and rich history of Japan’s past with a visit to Nijo Castle. Admire the castle’s impressive 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 inside 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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Brett_f

Jul 10, 2025

Great Kyoto Historical Sites and Great Tour Guide - Jasmine was an excellent tour guide. She provided a lot of history regarding both the Shogun castle and the Imperial palace. Jasmine provided great information on both locations. She was also very flexible and kept the tour moving on a very hot day. After the tour she made sure everyone had transportation to their next location. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend.

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Jeff_k

Jul 6, 2025

Nijo castle - Alex was great. Just the right amount of information and kept the group moving. Enjoyed learning the historical aspects.

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Lauren_h

Jul 4, 2025

Kind and knowledgeable... - Kind and knowledgeable tour guide who gave us great insight into the architecture and history of these locations. Our guide worked hard to make sure everyone had a wonderful experience!

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286loreng

Jun 22, 2025

Amazing history tour - We had an amazing with Alex. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the history of the locations we visited, but was also very considerate of the people in our group. He made sure everybody was okay despite the humidity and gave great recommendations on how to make our Japan trip an even better experience!

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Guide13216987552

Jun 22, 2025

The charm of Japan - A beautiful morning among beautiful gardens and historic buildings Alex accompanied us and gave us a lot of historical news, but also a lot of valuable information about life today in Japan. Thanks also to the knowledge of several languages including Italian 🙏

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234tommasoc

Jun 22, 2025

How to spend a nice day in Kyoto - An interesting day especially thanks to the guide Alex who also speaks good Italian! Gave us a lot of advice about local life too

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Wanlok_t

Jun 22, 2025

amazing - I think this tour is really good. The guide explained to me properly and I learned a lot about the history of Nijo Castle and other places. The weather was just fine. It's hot, but I think it's a very good experience. I recommend it. Thank you very much.

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H815hkcarlosc

Jun 19, 2025

Highly recommend - Amazing tour and highly recommend. Learn a lot about Japanese culture and very interesting your guide as well. Would do it again

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U166lnbaileyb

Jun 11, 2025

Lovely Tour Guide - The tour was very nice! Our guide told us lovely anecdotes about Nijo Castle, the Imperial Castle, and Japanese history in general. He even bought us food to feed the carps in the moat and helped navigate the trains to go from one site to the other.

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Thomas_o

Jun 8, 2025

Our guide, Jasmine, did a... - Our guide, Jasmine, did a fantastic job of explaining the cultural symbolism and historical significance of the shogun era on display at Nijo Castle—our favorite part of the tour. Her friendly, knowledgeable, conversational style was easy to understand and very much open to questions beyond any kind of script or language barrier. We also appreciated her invitation to snap family photos along the way. Definitely recommend this English-speaking tour for those who want a rare peek into the architecture and customs of Japan’s past.

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From $50

up to 9 guests

1 - Adult