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12 Nijo Castle Tours in Kyoto, Ranked

12 reviewed

Kyoto: Nijo-jo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Guided Tour

Kyoto: Nijo-jo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Guided Tour - The Nijo Castle layout: Honmaru vs Ninomaru (and why your tour targets the right one)

1.Nijo-jo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,020 reviews · 1 hour · from $16Our pick

See Kyoto’s Nijo Castle through an English guided loop of gates, Ninomaru Palace, and gardens, with real historical context.

“Interesting and informative making the visit a great topic of conversation for dinner covering dragon ball characters inspired by carvings, Pokemon inspiration, Shogun dinner prep and poisoning risks, artwork, spotty tigers, fire risks and more. Bring a cold drink!”

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Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari Guided Tour

Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari Guided Tour - Starting at Hotel Keihan and Getting Into the Day

Kyoto: Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari

Kyoto: Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari - Where the day starts: Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande and a 7:00 am kick-off

3.Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $51Top rated

Kyoto highlights by bus in one long day with a bilingual guide, early Arashiyama bamboo time, and flexible ticket options for major temples.

“We've used Viator to book tours many times with no problems, however, this tour sadly isnt worth what we paid. While the guide was very friendly and clearly a kind person, we couldn't understand much of his English as he went back and fRead more”

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Kyoto: Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour

Kyoto: Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at Nijojo-mae Station and Staying Right on Time

4.Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 453 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

A 3-hour Kyoto walking tour pairing Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace with a small-group guide and included entrance fees.

“Our tour of Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace was informative and interesting. Our guide Jasmine described the history and significance of these two places well. She also took amazing photos of us at several beautiful locations. We would recommend this tour to others!”

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Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission

Kyoto: Nijo Castle World Heritage Guided Tour with Admission - Where You Meet and How the Tour Actually Moves

Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour – 3 Hours

Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour - 3 Hours - Stop 1: Nijo Castle for shogun-era details you’ll recognize

6.Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Guided Walking Tour – 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · from $55

3-hour Kyoto small-group walk to Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace, with English guide and tickets included, plus time for photos.

“This is a spectacular tour! My guide Atsushi was terrific. He had all the knowledge and information. Special stories to tell about the history of these amazing sites. It was everything I hoped for and more. Atsushi gets my highest recommendation!”

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Kyoto: Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace Guided Tour

Kyoto: Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace Guided Tour - The short walk between sites: history you can hear while moving

7.Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 98 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

A 3-hour small-group walk through Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace, with smart guide-led history and seasonal gardens.

“The tour was perfect! Kayo told us many interesting things varying between history, architecture, art, and politics. Even the 20-minutes walk from the Imperial Palace to the Ninno-ji was accompanied by a fruitful discussion on western and japanese culture :)”

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Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace Visit with Guide

Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace Visit with Guide - Nijo Castle: The Edo Shogunate in Wood, Doors, and Floors

8.Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace Visit with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $79

Guided visit to Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace with an English-speaking guide, tickets, and transport included for a small group.

“We had a great experience and learned a lot about the history of Japan. Our guide, Choko, was very friendly and knowledgeable. She spoke good English and answered all our questions.”

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Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, & Nishiki Market Half day tour

Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, & Nishiki Market Half day tour - Nijo Castle and the nightingale floors: Edo power under your feet

Nijo Castle Samurai Inside Story — Top-Rated Guide (Max 8)

Nijo Castle Samurai Inside Story — Top-Rated Guide (Max 8) - Meeting point at Nijo Castle: start smart and avoid delays

10.Nijo Castle Samurai Inside Story — Top-Rated Guide (Max 8)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $98

A small-group walk through Nijo Castle with Richard, focusing on samurai roles, rules, and Edo-era power. Admission and tea included.

“This was such an amazing tour and Richard was a fantastic guide! He was knowledgeable and personable as well. I got to see and learn about a lot of Nijo castle and even see some things I wasn't expecting to see. Could not recommend Richard and this tour enough!”

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Kyoto: Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market. Private

Kyoto: Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market. Private - Meet at Kyoto Station, Start at 9:00, and Know Where You’re Going

Crowd-Free Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji

Crowd-Free Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji - Fushimi Inari’s Senbon Torii: the best time to go

12.Crowd-Free Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle & Kinkaku-ji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $91

Private, early-timed Kyoto tour covering Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle, and Kinkaku-ji in about 5 hours with a local guide.

“We had an amazing time experiencing Fushimi Inari, Nijo and Kinkaku-ji. It was great seeing Fushimi Inari in all of its glory before it got very crowded. Tom was our guide and he was impeccably wonderful! His expertise of the cultural history of Read more”

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