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Kyoto: Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour

4.5  / 5136 reviews
Activity provider:TripGuru Japan
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Guided tour
Kyoto: Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour
Activity provider:TripGuru Japan
4.5  / 5136 reviews
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Go on a walking tour and visit the majestic Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. See the former residence of the Emperor of Japan and travel back to the time of ancient imperial dynasties.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 9 participants

Experience

Highlights

  • Discover two of Kyoto's amazing attractions with a knowledgeable local
  • Step into the Kyoto Imperial Palace, once home to Japan's imperial family
  • Explore Nijo Castle to admire its exquisite feudal-era architecture
  • Book at your convenience – we even welcome last-minute reservations!
  • Select from various start times that suit your schedule

Full description

Ever wanted to spontaneously book a tour on the same day you take it? This short guided walking tour will have you visiting two of Kyoto’s majestic sites in just two hours! This is perfect if you only have a couple of hours to spare. You can also choose from multiple start times for a time that suits you. 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, beautiful gardens, and intricate interiors that offer a glimpse into the lives of Japan’s shoguns. Learn about the Kyoto Imperial Palace and how it was once the residence of Japan’s imperial family. Your friendly TripGuru will take you around the impressive structure, giving you time to admire the stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and more.

Includes

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees (Nijo Castle including Ninomaru Goten Palace and Painting Gallery)
  • Walking tour
  • Drinking water
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Meals and other drinks
  • Personal expenses

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • People with respiratory issues

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Date

Meeting point

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.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • Punctuality: Kindly be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes before proceeding to the next stop.
  • Traffic: If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the morning is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.
  • Dress Code: Visitors are expected to dress modestly and respectfully when visiting the palace grounds. This means avoiding clothing that is too revealing or casual, such as shorts or tank tops.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 136 reviews

Review summary

  • Value for money
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Annette – GermanyAugust 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Die Tour war wundervoll. Wir haben die interessante sten Punkte gesehen. Unsere Reiseführerin hat uns gut durchgeführt und hat mit uns zum richtigen Zeitpunkt eine Pause gemacht und uns mit Getränken versorgt. Am Ende haben wir noch gute Empfehlungen für unsere weitere Reise bekommen. Vielen Dank Yuko.
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Annick – SwitzerlandJuly 11, 2024  – Verified booking
Très bonnes explications de Yuko, qui a fait une super introduction pour se présenter; bonne taille et dynamique de groupe. Yuko a aussi répondu à des questions plus larges sur le Japon en général. Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir et recommandons cette visite avec Yuko. Merci.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyJune 13, 2024  – Verified booking
The guide arrived last minute, and tried to get rid of us as soon as possible. She suggested more than once that we could skip the palace…. And the tour then ended after 2h15‘ instead of 3h. Her Argument that we saved time by using a taxi between the venues was not valid as it saved only 15‘ A pity!
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