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Kyoto Samurai and Geisha Town Private Walking Tour

By KAMNAVI Tours
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $351 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
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Overview

Kyoto has been the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. Meanwhile, not only nobles, including Emperors and royal families, but also samurais, especially Shoguns, used to have a deep relationship with Kyoto. With this tour, you can visit gorgeous castles and temples founded by powerful Shoguns of different eras and learn about Kyoto and Japan’s history.

Kyoto also prospered as a capital, then the traditional and unique culture, including geishas and a row of town houses has very well preserved. By visiting the world-famous Gion, you can experience traditional Japanese heritage. This tour starts a little bit early in the morning, but enables you to enjoy your day comfortably, avoiding crowds.

Activity location

  • Nijo Castle
    • 541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku,
    • 604-8301, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kyoto Station Building
    • 901 Higashishiokōjichō
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto Samurai Geisha
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $350.94 x 1 AdultCA $350.94
Total
Price is CA $350.94
Until Fri, Oct 31

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Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible for those with limited eye sight
  • Accessible for those with limited mobility
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Activity itinerary

Nijo Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
In 1603, the shogun relocated his shogunate to Edo, present day Tokyo. Nijo castle was built as the castle where the shogun stayed when visiting Kyoto. Inside the castle, there are more than 1,000 gorgeous and unique pictures painted on sliding doors giving you an understanding of the powerful authority of the shogun. It was in this very castle that the last shogun declared to return the power to the Emperor in 1867, after 260 years of his family’s governance.The garden with bonsai-like figured pine trees and rocks in various shapes is outstanding.
Kinkakuji Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
This famous Zen temple built in 1397 by 3rd Shogun of Ashikaga shogunate is an icon of Samurai culture and one of must-sees in Kyoto. The combination of golden pavilion and its shiny reflection on the pond cannot help mesmerising visitors.
Gion
  • 40m
In Kyoto, there are five Kagai (geisha districts), and Gion is the biggest one among those. Geishas are important part of traditional Japanese culture as they are well trained professional performers and succesors. Let’s stroll around Gion district where a row of beautiful, old-style houses are still preserved. If you are lucky enough, you may encounter Geiko or Maiko(apprentices) dressed in gorgeous kimono.
Kennin-ji Temple
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Situated in Gion area, this temple was founded by 3rd Shogun of Kamakura shogunate as the first zen temple in Kyoto. It dates back to 1202. There are two things here not to be missed. One is its dry garden designed by Kumakichi Kato in 1940 which expresses the wabi-sabi aesthetic sense in Japanese art centred on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The other is a picture of powerful twin dragons painted on the ceiling of the main hall as can be seen in other zen head temples too. They are believed to protect Buddhism. As the painting was so large, it took the painter Junpei Koizumi almost two years to complete it.

Location

Activity location

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    Nijo Castle
    • 541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku,
    • 604-8301, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kyoto Station Building
    • 901 Higashishiokōjichō
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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