Meeting Point

Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle Main Building

Step inside a real shogun residence filled with history, hidden chambers, and famous paintings. Experience the famous nightingale corridors.

Ninomaru Garden

A classic Japanese landscape garden with ponds, islands, and manicured pines—designed to reflect the refined beauty of the Edo period.

Honmaru Garden and Watchtower

A quiet, lesser-known garden tucked within Nijo Castle’s inner circle—climb the watchtower for scenic views of the castle from above.

Seiryu-en Garden

A modern-style Japanese garden used for tea ceremonies and official receptions, combining tradition with elegance.

Kyoto Imperial Palace and National Garden

Once the home of Japan’s emperors, this grand estate features wide courtyards, graceful gates, and beautifully preserved Heian-style architecture.

Ending Point

Kyoto National Garden