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

By TripTomo
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 385 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

What most visitors miss is exactly what we focus on. This is a top-rated, small-group tour for travelers who want the real, unrushed story behind the Shogun and Samurai era.

Step inside Nijo Castle with a guide who reveals the stories most tours leave out—hidden systems, secret roles, unspoken rules, and the parts of samurai life that make history feel real. Expect an engaging walk where the past comes alive and is genuinely fun to discover.

Your guide is a bilingual Japanese-American, offering clear, easy-to-understand English explanations—a crucial advantage if you’ve ever struggled to understand guides at other historic sites.

This unrushed 3-hour tour focuses solely on Nijo Castle, creating a more intimate and insightful experience.

What to Expect:
• Entrance ticket included
• 3 hours inside Nijo Castle
• Small group: Max 8 guests
• Top-rated expert guide

Note: We cover Fortress, Ninomaru Palace, grounds, and gardens.

Activity location
  • Nijo Castle
    • 541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku,
    • 604-8301, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Nijō Castle
    • 541 Nijōjōchō
    • 604-8301, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Nijo Castle 3hr Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 385.14 x 1 AdultRM 385.14

Total
Price is RM 385.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Nice refreshing green tea is included during the break time we will take in the middle of the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission for Nijo Castle full course
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities: Tips are never an obligation, but always appreciated if you enjoy

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for small children

Activity itinerary

Nijo Castle
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
A Top knowledgeable guide will walk you through the Samurai Castle and share fun and interesting details about Samurai life and Japanese culture. The Guide will meet you in front the Main gate (large, white gate on the West side of Castle)

Location

Activity location
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    Nijo Castle
    • 541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku,
    • 604-8301, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Nijō Castle
    • 541 Nijōjōchō
    • 604-8301, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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