Why choose this Kyoto tour ?
We start at the taxi stand of Nijo Castle and we walk 5 mins to Shinsenen garden. It is said to be the oldest existing garden in Kyoto. Then we will head to Nijo Jinya house. This special house is still inhabited today and is open to the public with a guide from the family in Japanese. Tour guide will interpret from Japanese to English. Observe the specially designed house for surprise raids and fires and the design for entertaining guests. Please take a look at the ninja house like contraption at a glance.
After Nijo Jinya house, we walk back to Nijo Castle and enter there.
The tour guide will explain the history of Shogun (general of warrior of middle age) at Nijo Castle. The tour will terminate at the Nijo Castle.
The tour duration set as 2.5 hours because we need to walk from place to place that is included in tour duration. We make the reservation of Nijo Jinya house after your booking therefore last minutes booking is not accepted.
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What makes Exploring the Culture of Shogun, Samurai and Ninja Shared Tour a unique experience ?
Shinsenen is a Buddhist temple located south of Nijō Castle. You will see the beautiful vermillion colored bridge and pond.
Next, we will visit Nijo Castle where the residence of Shogun!
This Nijo Castle was build by Ieyasu Tokugawa(One of the Shogun of Japan) in 1603 and he is the model of Lord Yoshii Toranaga on FX drama “Shogun”.
This castle is not a Quintessential Japanese castle and more like a place of him.
We enter the Shogun’s palace and we will see the Japanese garden. Tour will disband here and you can stay longer if you want after the tour.
Our certified guide will be waiting at the Taxi stand of Nijo Castle.
Then we will head to Nijo Jinya on foot. This private house used to did money and rice exchange business.
And later Jinya became Ryokan(Japanese Inn) for feudal lord.
In this private house, we will join the guided tour by owner in Japanese and tour guide will interpret it.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
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Exploring the Culture of Shogun, Samurai and Ninja Shared Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entrance fee of Nijo Jinya house
- Entrance fee of Nijo Castle and Ninomaru palace.
- Tour guide service
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- Insurance
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Kyoto Personal Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.
