Tour the famous Nijo-jo Castle with an experienced guide. Learn about the castle's importance and its architectural style.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Japanese
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Visit one of Kyoto’s most well-known monuments, Nijo-jo Castle
See all of the important highlights with a guide
Learn about the history and culture of Japan

Full description

Explore Niji-jo Castle with a licensed and experienced multilingual guide, who will introduce you to sides of Japan that ordinary tourists do not usually get to discover. Learn why this monument's feudal-era castle architecture is so significant in terms of history, culture, and art history. Hear all about the 400-year old castle and UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its significance in the history of Japan.

Includes

1-hour tour with a licensed local guide
Photos

Entrance fee
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting at the entrance of Nijo-jo.

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Important information

Know before you go

You will need to buy your entrance ticket before the tour starts.

Kyoto: Nijo-jo Castle Guided Walking Tour

Kyoto: Nijo-jo Castle Guided Walking Tour

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