Kyoto: Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour

About This Experience

Go on a walking tour and visit the majestic Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. See the former residence of the Emperor of Japan and travel back to the time of ancient imperial dynasties.

Highlights

• Discover two of Kyoto's amazing attractions with a knowledgeable local
• Step into the Kyoto Imperial Palace, once home to Japan's imperial family
• Explore Nijo Castle to admire its exquisite feudal-era architecture
• Book at your convenience – we even welcome last-minute reservations!
• Select from various start times that suit your schedule

What's Included

• ✓ English-speaking tour guide
• ✓ Entrance fees (Nijo Castle including Ninomaru Goten Palace and Painting Gallery)
• ✓ Walking tour

Not Included

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Meals and other drinks
• Personal expenses

Good to Know

• Punctuality: Kindly be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes before proceeding to the next stop.
• Traffic: If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the morning is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.
• Dress Code: Visitors are expected to dress modestly and respectfully when visiting the palace grounds. This means avoiding clothing that is too revealing or casual, such as shorts or tank tops.

Meeting Point

Meeting Point: Nijojo-Mae Station outside Exit 1. Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.