KYOTO CASTLE TOURS
The 4 best kyoto castle tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and whether the entry ticket is in the price. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Tour Kyoto’s Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace with an English guide, secret access, feudal history, gardens, and practical tips for $16.
“Wonderful tour. It wasn’t rushed and our guide Tomeka(?) was very well spoken and easy to hear. Beautiful tours and rest area after the tour with refreshments and gifts.”
See Kyoto’s five essential sights in one day, with early Arashiyama access, bilingual guides, bus transport, and flexible ticket options.
“This tour covers the most important sights in Kyoto and allows you to see a lot in just one day. Our guide Angeles was excellent: she took great care of the group, answered all questions thoroughly, and made sure everyone was back at the agreed meeting points on time for onward travel. The group was bilingual (English/Spanish), and Angeles always ensured that everyone received the same information and that no one felt left out. As the tour includes some of Kyoto’s major tourist hotspots, it can get quite crowded at times. However, this is simply the nature of these popular sights and not the fault of the tour provider or…”
Kyoto’s Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace tour pairs expert local guidance, royal history, and beautiful gardens in three manageable hours.
“Raphael led us on a great tour of Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. The Castle and Palace were amazing as sights to visit, and Raphael was a great guide. He was so knowledgeable and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Review of Kyoto’s Nijo Castle guided tour, including price, route, guides, palace customs, group size, value, and booking advice.
“Excellent tour with Naoya. We learned a lot and it was much better than touring the castle alone. Naoya was very friendly and answered all our questions. His English was very good and easy to understand. Highly recommend this tour and specifically this guide.”
A keep, a citadel, a palace with battlements, or a day trip to reach one.
