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Private Nijo Castle & Imperial Palace Tour — Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$96.62
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Kyoto Private Tour covers the historical interplay between Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace, two significant power centers just minutes apart. This engaging journey reveals how these sites influenced over 265 years of Japanese history.
- 🏰 Stand inside Ninomaru Palace and experience the famous nightingale floors, ingeniously designed to detect assassins.
- 📜 Discover how Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace shaped Japan's history from 1603 to 1867.
- 🌳 Walk through the imperial gardens where the shogunate came to an end, absorbing the serene atmosphere.
- 🗣️ Enjoy an unhurried private experience guided by a knowledgeable Kyoto local, dedicated to your group.
- 🚌 Subway fare between Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace is included, covering one stop on the Tozai Line.
- 📍 Explore the ornate Karamon Gate and the scenic East gardens of this UNESCO World Heritage Site at Nijo Castle.
- 🏯 Visit the serene outer walls and Throne Hall (Shishinden) of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the seat of Japan's Emperor for over a millennium.
- 💰 Admission fees include ¥800 for Nijo Castle grounds and ¥500 for Ninomaru-goten Palace, ensuring access to these historic sites.
- 🍽️ Meals, snacks, and beverages are not included, allowing you to choose your dining options during the tour.
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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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- 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
$96.62
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!