NijyoCastle, time slip to Edo period
Joined 2014
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.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Elegant and gorgeous paitings, 33 rooms
Ending Point
Nijo Caslte
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fee (you and guide) entrance fee(600yen/person)
Tour Important Information
1 person is OK .
Important message from the supplier
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.
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 2014
About Tour Guide Toshiyo O.
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.
Reviews
“Day tour in Kyoto”
We had a fantastic day with Toshiyo in Kyoto. Toshiyo showed us many historic sites and was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was also very patient with our big group of 9 people on public transport. We had a wonderful day!
Toshiyo O.
Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me the excellent review. I hope you will visit again to see cherry blossoms in spring. Please say hello to your beautiful family members and friends. Thank you. Toshiyo
“Day private tour around Kyoto with Toshiyo”
We had a fanulous day- we were both a little tired and unwell but Toshiyo took us to the Bamboo Forest, some amazing Shrines, The Golden temple & Nijo Jo Caste- we had an absolutely delicious lunch in a little noodle cafe. Toshiyo went to the Pharmacy with us to help us find some much needed decongestives. Thankyou Yoshiyo we had the very best day️️ :)
Toshiyo O.
Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me the kind review. Since I heard you were not in good condition, I was afraid of our walking around the sites. But we could make it thanks to your cooperation. Thank you! Toshiyo
“A perfect half day in Kyoto”
We had a great time with Toshiyo, learnt a lot. We could have changed the route as she prepared some alternatives. Toshiyo is a very nice, helpful person and communication before and during the trip was perfect.
Toshiyo O.
Hi Remek Thank you very much for having me as your guide and the kind review. You are very considerate to bring your parents to Japan . I am impressed. I really hope you all have great time here. Toshiyo
$51/ per group
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