Nijo Castle: Shogun's Kyoto Legacy

Explore Nijo Castle’s rich history, admire stunning fusuma paintings, and experience the unique nightingale floor on this captivating Kyoto walking tour.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nijo Castle - Admission to Nijo Castle is covered.
    Nijo Castle was constructed by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the samurai era that spanned 260 years.
    Explore the samurai history and enjoy a walk through the stunning Japanese gardens.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Local Guide
Additional Information

[Highlights]

  • Political stronghold of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Kyoto
  • Garden highly regarded by the Shogun
  • Rivalry between the Shogun and the Emperor
  • Corridor designed to detect intruders with chirping sounds

This castle belonged to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shogun who initiated the 260-year samurai era. Discover its historical significance and architectural features as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Location
408 Ikemotochō
Please meet outside Exit 1 of Nijōjō-mae Station. There will be a guide holding a sign with our company name .
Cancellation Policy

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

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Escape12041447855
Jun 14, 2025
Nijo castle tour - Benjamin was a fantastic guide for our experience of the Nijo castle. Benjamin shared the rich history of the nijo castle and gave us plenty of recommendations for onsens, bars, and shrines to explore while in kyoto. We would highly recommend for any visitors to book this tour!
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Z5674mymarian
Jun 10, 2025
Rainy unique tour - It was a rainy day but Ben was very accommodating and made us comfortable. He also have good recommendations for shows and restaurants afterwards
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From $45
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).