Amazing guide and amazing history of Nijo Castle - We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Nijo Castle in Kyoto with Kris as our guide, and it was truly an exceptional experience. Kris brought the history of the castle to life with deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and a genuine passion for Japanese culture. What stood out most was his ability to connect historical details with fascinating anecdotes, making every section of the castle feel meaningful and memorable. He was patient, attentive, and always open to questions, ensuring everyone in the group felt included and engaged. Kris also had a great sense of timing, helping us navigate the site efficiently while still allowing us to soak in the beauty and significance of each area. His insights added so much depth to our visit—far beyond what we could have experienced on our own. Highly recommend Kris to anyone visiting Kyoto—he truly elevates the experience into something unforgettable.

Kris's guided tour of Nijo-Jo - Kris was an excellent guide, he spoke clear and concise English, he had good knowledge of the Castle and history of it, and its inhabitants. A nice simple tour that shows plenty without a whole lot of walking. Recommend this tour.

so interesting - Our guide, Dan, was very knowledgeable, and willing to take lots of questions.

A history filled tour - An exceptional tour with our guide Kris! He was informative, clear and easy going. A true history enthusiast. I’m so glad i decided to start my time in Kyoto with this tour. Had I not booked this tour, I would’ve walked with the crowd and not have learned as much as I did and I’ll never look at a tiger depicted in any Japanese art the same way again. You’ll learn about them and more.

Very Good - Very Good . Very well explained .

Tour - Kris was a great guide and very informative

Guided tour - Han was a wonderful guide. She answered any questions we had and made the experience wonderful!

Awesome guide, fascinating place - Kris was extraordinarily knowledgeable about the cultural and political history and intriguing nuances re the competitive dynamics between the Shogun and Emperor. Gave a fascinating tour and sets the gold standard for tours for English speaking audiences. 5+ stars!!

Great step in learning Japanese culture - awesome knowledge and entertaining

Very good Tour - We had a fantastic tour in Kyoto, and Nijo Castle was definitely a highlight. Our guide Han was excellent. She shared a lot of knowledge and explained everything in a very clear and engaging way—you could really feel her passion for the history. She was also very friendly, attentive, and happy to answer all our questions. The tour was well organized and never boring. Highly recommended—if you can, try to book with Han!