Guided Walking Tour of Nijo Castle, a UNESCO Site in Kyoto
This castle, associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shogun who initiated the 260-year period of the samurai, offers insights into its historical significance and architectural features as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Tour Description
Discover Nijo Castle, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through a small-group tour that accommodates a maximum of 10 participants, guided by an experienced local expert. This setup allows for a more personal and interactive experience, providing ample opportunities for inquiries and discussions.
Your journey begins by meeting your guide outside Exit 1 of Nijōjō-mae Station, where you will stroll through areas designed not for defense, but for display, intimidation, and control, showcasing the shogun’s approach to dominance without warfare.
Understand the reasoning behind the Tokugawa shoguns, who, while ruling from far-off Edo (now Tokyo), built an opulent palace mere steps away from the Emperor’s residence, reinforcing their power even in the very center of Kyoto.
As you move through the Ninomaru Palace, observe how the dimensions of rooms, floor heights, and decorations illustrate a rigid social hierarchy. Listen to the famous nightingale floors chirping beneath you, revealing the presence of intruders, and take note of the intricate corridors and gates designed to create a psychological impact on visitors.
Stand in the historic room where, in 1867, Tokugawa Yoshinobu relinquished authority to the Emperor, marking the end of over 260 years of shogunate governance and initiating the Meiji Restoration.
Highlights
- Intimate group size of a maximum of 10 participants
- Entry fee covered
- Conflict between Shogun and Emperor
- Scenic gardens featuring vibrant koi carp navigating the castle's moats
- Guided stroll commemorating the conclusion of the Shogunate
Price Details
Included
- Admission to Nijo Castle
- 1.5-hour guided tour
Purchase Notice
Tour Information
Organizer (Planning & Operation)Contents Like LLC
License No: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Registration No. 2-8877
Address: (Branch) Shinjuku Daikan Plaza City 1-210, 7-19-22 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
(Head) 3-4-9 Akatsuka Shinmachi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 175-0093, Japan
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License No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Minimum Passengers: 1
Contact (Sales Office)
Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Bldg. 11F
6-13-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 JAPAN
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Cancellation Policy
- 25 or more hour before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
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