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 - 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.

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Marcosmc4213ey
Sep 26, 2025
Great! - Alex is a amazing guide. We had a great afternoon with important lessons about Kyoto lifestyle and history. A pleasure!
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E3915lnbenjaminf
Sep 26, 2025
Not to miss! - Impeccable tour that allows you to see two of Kyotos important scenes in one go. Even still it is not rushed, you have ample time to enjoy both sites! Jasmine is a very knowledgeable and attentive tour guide, she's also fluent in English and very welcoming! One of my favourite tours here in Kyoto 👍
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Shabba_007
Sep 25, 2025
Fantastic trip - We had an amazing afternoon exploring these wonderful sites. Knowledge, passion and communication skills were exemplary. We would highly recommend the tour.
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Carlomo2017wz
Sep 24, 2025
Tour september - Our guide alex was kind and helpful. It was also very interesting to talk about the habits of Japanese citizens. recommended tour
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O9729aedennisv
Sep 17, 2025
Alejandro did a great job of keeping us informed about past and present day Japan. - Castle and Palace back to back made up for a fantastic insight into Japanese traditions. Alejandro mixed his information and entertainment in a good measure.
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Stefano
Sep 17, 2025
Great morning in Kyoto - Alex is a tireless and really good guide. He brings us inside the history of Japan. The tour is really enjoyable also during the time needed to pass from the castle to the palace while he speaks about use and tradition of Japanese people
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Jill_p
Sep 4, 2025
Our tour with Jasmine... - Our tour with Jasmine today was excellent: she covered the history, architecture and art of Nijo Castle and the beautiful gardens. She was there at our meeting point even when we arrived early. Additionally, we let her know we were unfortunately going to have to cut the tour short due to an early train, and Jasmine was able to streamline the tour to still cover everything. Highly recommend!
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306rafaelt
Aug 29, 2025
Jasmine was a great tiur guide - We did the tour 3 weeks ago and Jasmin was our guide. Her speech was clear and very knowledgeable about the history around the places we visites and the context of the country. She was super grat with our kids and took good care of us. I would recomend to amyone bisiting Kyoto making a tour with her.
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Teresabl569fw
Aug 27, 2025
Amazing. - The experience was perfect, especially Alex the guide, I show them and explain everything in detail, if you are lucky enough, I recommend it
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W1551hajenl
Aug 22, 2025
Nice Tour Experience - Today we had a three-hour guided tour with Miyake. He was friendly, helpful and humorous. He presented us with lots of interesting information during the entertaining tour. We would love to go again!
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From $50
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).