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[Group Tour] Half Day Walking Tour of Kyoto - Nijo Castle to Gion

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Sign up our group walking tour to visit four of the most popular sites in Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, Gion, and Yasaka Shrine. With our knowledgeable guide, you will not just see but experience the history and life of Kyoto.

Time: 9:00 - 12:30 (3.5 hours)

Meeting place: Nijo Castle ticket booth

Mode of transport: walking + subway

Highlight

Explore Nijo Castle and its gardens with a knowledgeable guide
Taste authentic local foods at the Nishiki Market
Explore the backstreets of Gion, where geishas live and work
Finish the tour at the Yasaka Shrine

Schedule

Time	Place
9:00	Meet at Nijo Castle ticket booth
9:15~10:15	Nijo Castle
10:15~10:40	Take the subway to Nishiki Market
10:40~11:20	Nishiki Market
11:20~11:30	Walk to Gion via Pontocho street and Kamogawa river
11:30~12:10	Gion
12:10~12:30	Yasaka Shrine

Rate (tax included)

Adult	Youth (13~17 years old)	Child (6~12 years old)
7,000 yen	6,000 yen	5,000 yen

Description

Walk the streets of Kyoto with our knowledgeable guide. You will not just see, but experience the history and life of this historical city.

Start the tour at Nijo Castle, the spectacular palace
complex that was used as the headquarters of the samurai leadership
between the years 1603 and 1867. Many of the buildings are original and exemplify period architecture. Enjoy walking through the palace with its beautiful wall paintings and decorations that give insight to the political power struggle of warlords in the era.

After a short ride on the subway, enjoy a stroll through Nishiki Market.
The shopping arcade locally known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" has been around for hundreds of years, and recently it has become a very popular place to visit and try interesting food and snacks. The shop owners are inviting and some even offer free samples. Try some of the delicious items on display here!

Enjoy the picturesque streets of the famous entertainment district of Gion and learn about traditional Kyoto architecture and the Geisha. With some luck you can catch a glimpse of the Geisha as they walk between tea-houses.

Nearby we can find Yasaka Shrine, also known as Gion shrine.
Our guide will explain about the Shinto religion, and the importance of the shrine and its yearly festival. The tour will end here and you have many shopping and restaurant options nearby to explore on your own.

Included

Guide fee

Not Included

Transportation from hotel to Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle entrance fees (Adult = 1030 yen, 13~18yo = 350 yen, 6~12yo = 200 yen)
Subway between Nijo Castle and Nishiki Market (Adult = 220 yen, Child 6~12yo = 110 yen)
Meal, snack, and drink

Cancellation policy

2 days before - 70% refund
1 day before - 50% refund
no show or on the day cancellation - 0% refund