Kyoto Walking Tour with Entry to Nijo Castle World Heritage Site
by Local Guide Stars Kyoto
Overview
This 90-minute walking tour in Kyoto takes a small group of up to 10 people through Nijo Castle, the former residence of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Admission to the castle is included. The guide explains the castle’s role in ending the shogunate period and the rivalry between the shogun and the emperor. Visitors walk through the castle grounds and gardens, where colorful koi carp swim in the moats surrounding the property. The tour highlights the castle’s architecture and its significance as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Nijo Castle
Included admission to Nijo Castle, built by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu who established the 260-year samurai era. The stop covers the history of the samurai and allows a walk through the Japanese gardens with koi carp in the moats.
90 min
Meeting point
Please meet outside Entrance (Exit) 1 of Nijōjō-mae Station. There will be a guide holding a sign with our company name .
End point
Please meet outside Entrance (Exit) 1 of Nijōjō-mae Station. There will be a guide holding a sign with our company name .
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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