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Half-Day Private Walking Tour in Kyoto

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Kyoto, Kyoto

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This half-day tour covers 3 of the most visited venues in Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market and Gion district. The guests will hear history of each venue which they will miss if they just visit on own. They will also hear many interesting stories and useful travel tips from knowledgeable guide as they walk past the central area of Kyoto which includes local department store and Pontocho street.

What's Included

Guide fee

What's Not Included

Entrance fee (Nijo Castle) and subway cost (Nijo Castle to Shijo)

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 5
CHILD: Age: 6 - 12
YOUTH: Age: 13 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle is famous as the resident of Tokugawa Shogunate in 17th-19th century. In Nijo Castle, you will hear about its history in many points, starting from entrance to main gate, inside the main building and later in the massive garden and observatory.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Daimaru Kyoto

Walk past the basement floor of Daimaru department store where you will see a variety of foods from snacks, sweets, bakery to foods. Later come back and purchase the goods on own if you would like.

• Admission Ticket Free

Nishiki Market Shopping District

Walk further to Nishiki Market. Located in downtown Kyoto area, you will see a variety of foods such as seafood, deep-fried foods, Japanese pickles, Karaage, Takoyaki, Japanese spice, ice cream, green tea, egg roll and more. Feel free to stop, buy and taste some of the foods you may want to try. You will also have a chance to see and purchase Japanese knife, tea cup or plates which will make great souvenir for you.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pontocho District

After Nishiki Market, walk past the Pontocho street where there are nice restaurants and bars. You can come back at night on own to feel the authentic Kyoto atmosphere and enjoy some foods here.

• Admission Ticket Free

Gion

At the end of this downtown walk, extend your foot further to Gion. Meet the statue of Izumo no Okuni who started kabuki and see the Minamiza kabuki theatre, hear the history and life of maiko and geisha in a quiet street near Gion Shirakawa, and walk the traditional Hanamikoji street. Your guide will also take you to some of the backstreets in Gion where many ochaya (teahouse) stand. You may not meet maiko or geisha in the daytime but you may do so if you come back in the evening.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yasaka Shrine

The tour ends in Yasaka Shrine, which locates at the eastern edge of Gion district. Your guide will show you how to pray properly in the Japanese shrine.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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