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Day Tour: Kyoto History of the Shogun & Samurai

Day Tour: Kyoto History of the Shogun & Samurai

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Sawyer S.

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Kyoto

English (Native), Japanese

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Sawyer S.)

Up to 7 people

Step back into Japan’s tumultuous Sengoku period on this Kyoto history tour tracing the history of Japan's shoguns, including Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Explore key sites where they fought, lived, and ruled from in their quests to shape Japan.

We will walk to Toyokuni Shrine, and take a train to Nijo Castle. All other Kyoto City transportation is covered by taxi rides included in the tour.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your Hotel

- Let's meet at your Kyoto hotel lobby and discuss the day.

10:00 AM

Sanjuusangendo Temple

Learn Sanjuusangendo Temple, an imperial retirement villa built by the the first shogun of Japan for the emperor in the 12th century.

11:30 AM

Toyokuni Shrine

A shrine built in 1599 where Toyotomi Hideyoshi's ashes are buried, and his spirit has been enshrined. There is also a treasure hall containing his armor, swords, and personal affects.

12:00 PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

We've learned a lot, so let's grab a quick included lunch somewhere local. Afterwards, we'll board a train to Sanjo, the economic heart of Kyoto.

01:30 PM

Honnoji

Honnoji Temple, the temple where Oda Nobunaga, the first great unifier of Japan, was assassinated in 1582. Located within Kyoto's economic center, we can also grab snacks, souvenirs, and see the traditional market streets of Kyoto.

03:00 PM

Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle was the gold-studded palace which Tokugawa Ieyasu ruled Japan from. Built in 1624, its woodworking and craftsmanship is evidence of his political manipulation and intrigue.

Ending Point

Your Hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・Lunch

・Guide Fee

・Entrance tickets

・Taxi Transportation within Kyoto City

What‘s not included

・Train Transportation (~500 yen)

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves some walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes that can easily be slipped on or off.

* This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Sawyer S.

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About Tour Guide Sawyer S.

After studying western religion, I flew to Japan to study Buddhism & Shinto. I trained as a monk in the Japanese alps of Fukui prefecture, and learned traditional crafts including washi paper-making, knife making, and tea ceremony. I've visited all 47 prefectures of Japan in my decade in Japan. Now I live in Kyoto, which has some of the grandest temples and shrines in all of Japan.

My goal is to find joy through connection and share what I've learned.

As I'm new to GoWithGuide and seeking reviews, I'm currently offering discounted rates!