Nijo Castle Tour: Discover Samurai Heritage

Discover Nijo-jo Castle with a top Kyoto guide. Enjoy an exclusive, small-group tour exploring Samurai history and culture. Book your unforgettable experience today.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nijo Castle - An expert guide will lead you through the Samurai Castle, providing fascinating insights into Samurai life and Japanese culture. The guide will meet you at the main gate (the large, white gate on the west side of the castle) of Nijo Castle.
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Admission for Nijo Castle full course
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Let’s explore the Shogun’s Nijo Castle together in this insightful and entertaining 3 hour walking tour. We will guide you through the history, culture, and lifestyle of the Samurai while we explore the World Heritage site.
You will have fun experiencing Nijo-jo Castle in a way not possible on your own or with large tour groups. The top guide will…

Location
Nijō Castle
Meet in front of Nijo-jo Castle's Main Gate.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Richard_t
Sep 30, 2024
Best tour guide - My tour guide Richard is very knowledgeable not only on the Nijo castle, but on Japanese history and culture as well. A very nice person, who speaks great English and I could ask him anything on Japan and he is willing to answer. I highly recommend this tour.
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Kazemm465
Sep 27, 2024
Highlight of my Japan trip - With my wife and our adolescent daughter, in a small group of around 10 in total, started early afternoon, for 3 hrs Nijo castle ( + the Imperial Palace). Absolutely loved it. We arrived a few minutes late, Richard and the group waited for us - good communication meanwhile. Deep and vast local knowledge and willing to share. Very approachable for any (and as many) questions. Gave depth to my understanding of Japanese culture and mentality. Unbelievably beautiful scenery. Heaps of photo opportunities. Highly recommended. Many thanks Richard.
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Carolinb923
Aug 17, 2024
Great tour - We had a great time at Nijo Castle with our Guide Richard. We were very lucky to have a private tour with him. Richard is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He answered all our questions and focussed on showing us parts of the castle that matched our individual interests. He also brought us a traditional Japanese drink called Calpis and we had some iced matcha and matcha ice cream. I highly recommend this tour. We had a great time.
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Marcin_b
Jul 29, 2024
Great tour - Richard has a fascinating way of conveying the history not only of the samurai but also of Japan and its customs. I highly recommend it.
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Keith_m
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing Tour Guide - Such great knowledge of the Samurai history culture and how they operate. Amazing tour guide and perfect English. Would recommend for any tour.
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