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Nijo Castle Guided Tour Kyoto: Small Group with AdmissionSmall group tour of Nijo Castle in Kyoto with English-speaking guide and entrance fee included: walk the gardens where the samurai era began.★ 4.98 (516)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 6,270per person
Kyoto Morning Tour: Golden Pavilion & Imperial Palace VisitVisit three UNESCO and imperial landmarks in Kyoto with a licensed English guide: Nijo Castle's elaborate carvings, the gold-leaf Golden Pavilion.★ 4.46 (450)4h–6h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 13,200per person
Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Walking Tour: 3 HoursThree-hour guided walking tour of Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle with entrance fees included. Choose English, Spanish, French or Chinese.★ 4.62 (182)3h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 6,141per person
Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace tour Kyoto: 2.5 hours with guideGuided tour of Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace in a small group under 8 people, 2.5 hours with English-speaking guide.★ 4.84 (58)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 11,987per person
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion & Arashiyama from OsakaFull-day Kyoto tour from Osaka with Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and Fushimi Inari. Includes transport and professional guide. 8–10 hours.★ 4.73 (48)9h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 9,018per person
Nijo Castle tour with expert guide: Samurai stories in 3 hoursWalk through Nijo Castle with a bilingual guide who explains the hidden systems and unspoken rules of samurai life: entrance and green tea included, small group of max 8.★ 5.00 (31)3h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 15,838per person
Kyoto private tour: Nijo Castle, Imperial Palace, Fushimi InariPrivate guided tour of Kyoto with a city-licensed guide covering Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nishiki Market and Fushimi Inari Shrine.★ 5.00 (25)6h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 28,000per person
Kyoto tour: Fushimi Inari, Nijo Castle & Golden PavilionFive-hour Kyoto tour hitting Fushimi Inari's red gate tunnels, Nijo Castle's samurai palace and the Golden Pavilion with a local guide: early start to beat the crowds.★ 4.70 (23)5h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 25,000per person
Nijo Castle & Kyoto Imperial Palace: Private guided tourPrivate tour of Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace with English-speaking guide: walk the nightingale floors and throne halls where 265 years.★ 5.00 (19)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 8,500per person
Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle Walking Tour: 7 hoursSeven-hour walking tour of Kyoto's Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle and Nishiki Market with English-speaking guide.★ 4.90 (10)7h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 17,042per person
Private Kyoto tour: Nishiki Market, Nijo Castle, Imperial PalacePrivate tour of Kyoto's three landmarks with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off included: walk Nishiki Market's 130 shops.★ 5.00 (2)6h✓ Free cancellationfromJP¥ 20,000per person
Nijo Castle: Tours & Activities at a glance
- Our pick: Nijo Castle Guided Tour Kyoto: Small Group with Admission, JP¥ 6,270 (1h 30m, 4.98★ · 516).
- Best value: Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Walking Tour: 3 Hours, JP¥ 6,141 (3h, 4.62★ · 182).
- Private option: Kyoto private tour: Nijo Castle, Imperial Palace, Fushimi Inari, JP¥ 28,000 (6h, 5.00★ · 25).
Real price per person across the 11 options: JP¥ 6,141–JP¥ 28,000 (median JP¥ 13,200). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 11. With 100+ reviews: 3 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 3 private and 5 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 11 of the 11 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Nijo Castle Guided Tour Kyoto: Small Group with Admission is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.98 out of 5 across 516 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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