The castle is located in the center of Kyoto city and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. It was originally built in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa Shogun,Ieyasu. Nijo Caslte is one of the finest examples of early Edo period and Momoyama culture in Japan, as it makes splendid use of early Edo period building designs, lavish paintings, and carvings that Iemitsu generously commissioned. In 1867, when Yoshinobu, the fifteenth Tokugawa Shogun returned soverignty to the Emperor, the caslte became the property of the Imperial family. Inside Ninomaru Palace Yoshinobu summoned the coultry's feudal lords and declared that soverignty would be restored to the Emperor. There are two Japanese gardens.You can enjoy the bearutiful scenary.
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Meeting Point
At your hotel
Elegant and gorgeous paitings, 33 rooms
Ending Point
Nijo Caslte
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guide fee
transportation fee (you and guide) entrance fee(600yen/person)
1 person is OK .
I can guide in Kyoto,Nara Osaka and Shiga.
I live in Kyoto city so my transportation fee is needed if I guide in Nara Osaka and Shiga.
I was born and raised in Kyoto.Kyoto has a lot of things to see and experience. Kyoto is an ancient city with a lot of world heritage.
I am happy to show you both traditonal aspects of Japan and modern things.
I use public transportation and I am good at walking.
Also I am very flexible.
Karan M.
“Cultural tour of Kyoto. ”
We discussed what we would like to see and she tailored the tour to our needs. Amazing city. We kept a few things to see ourselves in the days to follow. Don’t expect to see all the sites and temples in one day. The Japanese gardens at the temple was highlight. Highly recommend.
Toshiyo O.
Dear Karan Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me the review. I am glad you liked the beautiful gardens here. Hope you will come back in autumn. Thank you. Toshiyo
Stacey K.
“Seeing Kyoto quickly and efficiently ”
She was a great tourist made buses much easier We saw what we needed and she help with recommendations
Toshiyo O.
Dear Stacy Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing the kind review. I appreciate it. I hope you enjoyed the food here. Thank you. Toshiyo
Steve L.
“Experienced Guide Great 2 days including Nara”
We booked Toshiyo for a full day tour in Kyoto, and we went South to vermilion torii gates: fantastic, then west to Bamboo forest, then North to Golden Pavillion: not be missed and finished going west through Gion to Maruyama Park for great outlook over Kyoto. Second day was a day trip to Nara. Deer everywhere and the highlight the Grand Buddha Hall, just awe inspiring. Toshiyo knows her stuff and was well paced tours using public transport. Enjoyed our time with Toshiyo and we would recommend her.
Toshiyo O.
Dear Steve and Christin Thank you for having me as your guide and writing the kind review. I appreciate it . I hope you really enjoyed Japan and our culture. Please come back again in different seasons. Thank you. Toshiyo
$55/ per group