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Private Nijo Castle & Imperial Palace Tour — Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$94.86
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kyoto's two greatest power centers sit minutes apart, yet most travelers visit one without ever understanding how they shaped each other. This private tour tells the complete story — from the Shogun's calculated display of dominance in 1603 to the dramatic moment power was surrendered back to the Emperor in 1867.
・Stand inside Ninomaru Palace on the famous nightingale floors, engineered to catch assassins
・Discover how Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace defined 265 years of Japanese history
・Enjoy an unhurried private experience with a Kyoto local as your guide
・Walk the imperial gardens where the shogunate finally came to an end
・Stand inside Ninomaru Palace on the famous nightingale floors, engineered to catch assassins
・Discover how Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace defined 265 years of Japanese history
・Enjoy an unhurried private experience with a Kyoto local as your guide
・Walk the imperial gardens where the shogunate finally came to an end
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Main
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Private English-speaking guide (dedicated to your group only)
- Subway fare between Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace (1 stop, Tozai Line)
- Meals, snacks, and beverages
- Nijo Castle: ¥800 castle grounds admission + ¥500 Ninomaru-goten Palace admission
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you at Exit 2 of Nijōjō-mae Station. You will be contacted in advance via WhatsApp to coordinate the exact meetup. The station exit is a 2-minute walk to Nijo Castle's main gate.
Return details
The tour concludes at the Kyoto Imperial Palace grounds. Marutamachi Station (Karasuma Line) is a short walk away and provides easy access to Kyoto Station and central Kyoto.
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Nijo CastleExplore the castle grounds, the ornate Karamon Gate, Ninomaru Palace exterior with its famous nightingale floors engineered to detect intruders, and the scenic East gardens of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Kyoto Imperial PalaceExplore the serene outer walls, Shishinden (Throne Hall), Seiryo-den (Imperial residence), and palace gardens of the former Imperial Court — the seat of Japan's Emperor for over a millennium.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Private Nijo Castle & Imperial Palace Tour — Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$94.86
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!