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Exploring the Culture of Shogun and Samurai Shared Tour 20% OFF
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$74.90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Exploring the Culture of Shogun and Samurai Shared Tour offers an insightful journey through Kyoto's historical gems. This engaging tour unfolds over 2.5 hours, starting from the taxi stand at Nijo Castle and covering significant landmarks.
- 🏯 Walk to Shinsenen garden, known as the oldest existing garden in Kyoto, featuring a stunning vermillion bridge and serene pond.
- 🏠 Visit Nijo Jinya house, a private residence still inhabited today, where you can explore its unique design for surprise raids and entertaining guests.
- 👥 Enjoy a guided tour of Nijo Jinya house led by the family owner in Japanese, with an English-speaking tour guide interpreting the details.
- 📜 Learn about the history of the Shogun at Nijo Castle, built by Ieyasu Tokugawa in 1603, a pivotal figure in Japanese history.
- 🌳 Discover the beautiful Japanese garden within Nijo Castle, a serene spot to relax and reflect on your experience.
- 🗺️ The tour guide will meet you at the taxi stand of Nijo Castle, ensuring a smooth start to your adventure.
- 🎟️ Tour includes entrance fees to Nijo Castle, Ninomaru palace, and Nijo Jinya house, providing all-access to these historical sites.
- 🛡️ Insurance is included for your peace of mind during the tour.
- 🚶♂️ The tour is designed to accommodate all physical fitness levels, making it accessible to everyone.
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Exploring the Culture of Shogun and Samurai Shared Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Tour guide service
- Entrance fee of Nijo Castle and Ninomaru palace.
- Entrance fee of Nijo Jinya house
- Insurance
Meeting point
Meet the tour guide at taxi stand of Nijo Castle. Taxi stand is located at southeast corner of Nijo Castle.
Return details
Meet the tour guide at taxi stand of Nijo Castle. Taxi stand is located at southeast corner of Nijo Castle.
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ShinsenenShinsenen is a Buddhist temple located south of Nijō Castle. You will see the beautiful vermillion colored bridge and pond.
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Nijo CastleNext, we will visit Nijo Castle where the residence of Shogun! This Nijo Castle was build by Ieyasu Tokugawa(One of the Shogun of Japan) in 1603 and he is the model of Lord Yoshii Toranaga on FX drama "Shogun". This castle is not a Quintessential Japanese castle and more like a place of him. We enter the Shogun's palace and we will see the Japanese garden. Tour will disband here and you can stay longer if you want after the tour.
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Nijo CastleOur certified guide will be waiting at the Taxi stand of Nijo Castle. Then we will head to Nijo Jinya on foot. This private house used to did money and rice exchange business. And later Jinya became Ryokan(Japanese Inn) for feudal lord. In this private house, we will join the guided tour by owner in Japanese and tour guide will interpret it.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Exploring the Culture of Shogun and Samurai Shared Tour 20% OFF
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$74.90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!