Private Nijo Castle & Imperial Palace Tour — Kyoto
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Overview
✨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
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Private English-speaking guide (dedicated to your group only)
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Snacks
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Itinerary
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1
Nijo Castle
Explore 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.
1h 10m Admission not included -
2
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Explore 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.
1h 10m Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Vincent was great. Very informative. He was very patient with my young intellectually challenged son who just loved him!
Vincent was a wonderful guide. in addition to sharing the history and culture of the times of the Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace, he shared a lot of the general culture and gave recommendations for other sites for us to visit in Kyoto. He answered many questions we had and was a delightful guide. We really enjoyed the private tour as we felt he did a great job personalizing for our interests.
Super sick experience with Vincent, he knew all the answers to our questions and was super knowledgeable about the places we went! Highly recommend.
Our guide was phenomenal! Friendly and knowledgeable and went way above and beyond!! So great!!
Vincent was very knowledgeable and helpful. It was easy to meet and the tour was excellent
Vincent was a wonderful tour guide. Extremely knowledgable on countries history. Far more than other guides we've had. He was constantly answering our questions about Japanese culture old and current as well. Very accommodating. Definitely choose this tour!!
Vincent was a wealth of information! He was an excellent guide and gave us plenty of time to take pictures and the really soak in the sights.Highly recommend!
Vincent was a great guide. We really got a good sense of the sights we visited and it was interesting to hear about the Japanese culture. Thank you for the great tour!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2h 30m.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 09:00, 13:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
Product code 5621854P2
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