Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission

5.0(574)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Japan Guide Star

About this activity

[Highlights]

・Small group of up to 10 people

・Admission included

・Shogun vs. Emperor rivalry

・Photogenic gardens with colorful koi carp swimming through the castle’s moats

・Guided walk marking the end of the Shogunate

This is the castle of Tokugawa Ieyasu, shogun who established the 260-year era of the samurai. Learn its history and architecture as a UNESCO World Heritage site on a small group of up to 10 guests.

What's included

✓Entrance fee
✓Local Guide

Meeting and pickup

Please meet outside Entrance (Exit) 1 of Nijōjō-mae Station. There will be a guide holding a sign with our company name .

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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