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Private Nijo Castle Sightseeing and Nishiki Food Tour

Kyoto, Japanby Fulfilling Inc.

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

This is a Nishiki market private tour using public transportation. The destinations of the tour includes Nishiki market, Nijyo castle and Kyoto imperial palace. Let's try many kinds of seafood and traditional Japanese food while learning from the professional guide about the history of Nishiki market! Take a tour to eat and drink like locals! As an example, there are shops such as Hedgehog wharf, sea urchin, fried fish cake, hamo(pike conger) , Japanese-style egg omelet and more. Meal charges are not included in this tour fee. The average food and drink price per person at Nishiki market is 3,000 yen to 4,000 yen.Depending on the menu you choose, these charges will change. Choose what you like and eat a lot at Nishiki market! After eating, enjoy the ancient buildings and the history about them. For details of the destination, you can look at the what to expect, inclusions and excursions section of this web page.

What's included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private tour
  • English speaking professional guide
  • Public transportation to/from (customers)
  • Admisson fee(customers and guides)
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Nishiki Market

    2 hours

    In Kyoto sightseeing, it is essential to eat and drink "Kaki Market"! There are about 130 stores in the market shopping area that lasts about 400 meters. It sells products that can be eaten by various stores. It will take an hour or two hours to walk through this market shopping street. In addition, it is a covered market and a popular tourist destination to enjoy even on rainy days!

  2. 2

    Nijo Castle

    1 hour

    You can see the ruins of the Momoyama culture that has been around 400 years, such as the Ninomaru Palace, the Ninomaru Garden, and the Karamon Gate. It is Nijo Castle registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. This castle is a valuable historical heritage that has witnessed the rise and fall of the Tokugawas and the long history of Japan.

  3. 3

    Kyoto Imperial Palace

    1 hour

    The Kyoto Imperial Palace is a venerable one that preserves its ancient inner-back form today, and the present one is the construction of the 2nd year of administration (1855). You can see the change of architectural style after Heian period, such as Shion-don, Shinsen-en, Shogo-en, Ogaku-in, and Goten-donon.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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