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Three-Hour Private Guided Tour to Historical Kyoto in Japan

Imadegawa Station, Okamatsuchō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto, 602-0032

Kyoto's imperial palace and Nijo Castle

Cancellation policy

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Duration 4 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

French, English

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

Come with us to discover Kyoto through a half-day tour dedicated to the city’s political history!

This walking and public transport tour begins with the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, the residence of the emperors until 1868. We dive into centuries of imperial history. It's exciting!

We then visit Nijo Castle, symbol of the reign of the samurai and the Tokugawa clan from the 17th to the mid-19th century. Its “nightingale floor” and beautiful gardens will be there to delight you.

After this half day, you will learn more about the history of Kyoto and Japan. You will also be amazed by very pretty and imposing monuments. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Itinerary

Kyoto's Imperial Palace, Kyoto Gosho. To start approaching the city, it is necessary to approach the empire, therefore the imperial palace (Kyoto-Gosho), main residence of the emperors until 1868.

Nijo Castle represents the absolute power of the shoguns in Kyoto. It is with this in mind that Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo in Japanese) was built. Designed in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and completed in 1626, it served as a Kyoto home for shoguns of the Edo period.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Guide Fees (their Transport and Entrance Fees)

Not included

  • Nijo Castle Entrance Fees
  • Public transportation

Important information

Meeting point

Imadegawa Station, Okamatsuchō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto, 602-0032

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

5% charge if cancelled within 23976 hours of start. 20% charge if cancelled within 480 hours of start. 50% charge if cancelled within 240 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 48 hours of start.

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With GetExperience since 2026

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