Full-Day Private Guided tour to Kyoto City
Description
Come with us to discover Kyoto through a day tour on foot and by public transport! The Imperial Palace in Kyoto was the residence of emperors until 1868. We start the day by visiting it by immersing ourselves in centuries of imperial history. Then head to Nijo Castle! We have here the symbol of the reign of the samurai and the Tokugawa clan from the 17th to the 19th century. Its “nightingale floor” and beautiful gardens are there to delight you. We have lunch at the Nishiki market, Kyoto food pantry. Fresh products, authentic Japanese flavors sweet and savory... Perfect for us! We end our day in Gion, the traditional neighborhood. To us the historic streets! If we're lucky, we might even meet a graceful geisha on a walk. This tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and flavors. Book now and let Kyoto seduce you. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
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Itinerary
To start approaching the city, it is necessary to approach the empire, thus the imperial palace (Kyoto-Gosho), main residence of the emperors until 1868.
Nijo Castle represents the absolute power of the Shoguns in Kyoto. With this in mind, Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo in Japanese) was built. Designed in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and completed in 1626, it served as the Kyotoite home of the Edo shoguns.
Gastronomic market where Kyoto citizens go to shop for food or go to restaurants. Let's explore Japanese food! Then we'll have lunch.
Gion is a traditional district of Kyoto where you can often meet geisha. We'll walk there hoping to meet some!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
Our guide took us to the imperial place, Nijo castle and Gion! It was such a fantastic tour, we learned so many amazing things about Kyoto’s history and famous sites! Highlight of our trip! Highly recommend!
Thank you for booking our tour and your fantastic review. We are glad you liked it and we hope to see you again!
