Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour - 3 Hours
Overview
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3 hours
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Discover two of Kyoto's amazing attractions with a warm and knowledgeable local guide by your side.
Step into the Kyoto Imperial Palace, once home to Japan's imperial family, and learn about its history.
Explore Nijo Castle on a guided tour to admire its exquisite feudal-era architecture. (Note: For the Nijo Castle visit, tour guides will only bring you to the Ninomaru-goten Palace and Garden.)
Book at your convenience – we even welcome last-minute reservations!
Select from various start times that suit your schedule.
Relish the personal touch of a small group tour, limited to just 9 participants.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
3 hour walking tour
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and other drinks
Personal expenses
What To Expect
Nijo Castle
The historical city of Kyoto is one of Japan’s most famous cities. It was once the capital of Japan and the place of the emperor’s residence for more than a thousand years. In this guided walking tour, we’ll explore the grandeur and rich history of Japan’s past with a visit to Nijo Castle. Admire the castle’s impressive architecture, beautiful gardens, and intricate interiors that offer a glimpse into the lives of Japan’s shoguns.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Learn about the Kyoto Imperial Palace and how it was once the residence of Japan’s imperial family. Your friendly TripGuru will take you around the impressive structure, giving you time to admire the stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and more.
Options
Private Tour in Spanish
Private Tour in Spanish: Select this option for a Private tour with a Spanish Guide. Entrance fees are included.
Small Group Tour
Private Tour in English
with a private tour guide
Private Tour in Chinese
Chinese-speaking tour guide
Private Tour in French
Private Tour in French: Select this option for a Private tour with a French Guide. Entrance fees are included.
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour with Jasmine...
Jill P,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour with Jasmine today was excellent: she covered the history, architecture and art of Nijo Castle and the beautiful gardens. She was there at our meeting point even when we arrived early. Additionally, we let her know we were unfortunately going to have to cut the tour short due to an early train, and Jasmine was able to streamline the tour to still cover everything. Highly recommend!
Great walking and museum...
Dennis R,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great walking and museum tour. Guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. Great place to take in Japanese history
Very good!
asintas,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jasmine was a great guide! We learned a lot about Japanese culture and history through these two incredibly important sites! Greta tour!
Highly recommend!
Gayle N,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Despite the heat, we had a wonderful tour with frequent stops for water and air conditioning breaks. Our guide happily took photos of our group at each site and gave us interesting information that we couldn't have gotten from a traditional tour. We toured the buildings and the grounds of each place and even got to feed the fish in the water!
Informative History Tour
Kaitlin L,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00My mom and I had a great time on this tour. Our guide was well-versed in the history of both locations and added in nuggets of information about current Japanese culture. Would recommend, especially for the convenience of the tickets being bought at each location by the guide.
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