Three-Hour Private Guided Tour to Historical Kyoto
Come with us to discover Kyoto through a half-day tour dedicated to the city’s political history! This walking and public transport tour begins with the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, the residence of the emperors until 1868. We dive into centuries of imperial history. It's exciting! We then visit Nijo
📍Meeting point: Elevator Exit of Imadegawa Metro Station
Come with us to discover Kyoto through a half-day tour dedicated to the city’s political history! This walking and public transport tour begins with the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, the residence of the emperors until 1868. We dive into centuries of imperial history. It's exciting! We then visit Nijo Castle, symbol of the reign of the samurai and the Tokugawa clan from the 17th to the mid-19th century. Its “nightingale floor” and beautiful gardens will be there to delight you. After this half day, you will learn more about the history of Kyoto and Japan. You will also be amazed by very pretty and imposing monuments. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
Travel Insurance for Japan
SafetyWing covers medical expenses, trip cancellation, and adventure activities. Plans from $1.5/day.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 2hTo start approaching the city, it is necessary to approach the empire, thus the imperial palace (Kyoto-Gosho), main residence of the emperors from 794 to 1868. We will see where the Japanese emperors lived, where they governed and where they practiced their religious ceremonies.
Stop 2
⏱ 2hNijo Castle represents the absolute power of the Shoguns in Kyoto. Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo in Japanese) was built for this purpose. Designed in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and completed in 1626, it served as the Kyoto residence of the Edo shoguns. We will visit this castle, Japan's political hotspot where important historical events took place. Then we will walk through the beautiful gardens.
What’s Included
- ✓Guide Fees (their Transport and Entrance Fees)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Entrance fees
- ✗Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Additional Info
- 🍼Specialized infant seats are available
- •Service animals allowed
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 👶Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- ♿Wheelchair accessible
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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