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[Kyoto] Kyoto Morning Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle & Imperial Palace
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- Overview
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- See **Kyoto’s top sights** in one hassle-free **morning**
- Visit **Nijo Castle**, **Kinkaku-ji Temple**, and **Kyoto Imperial Palace** before noon
- Gain deeper insights from **a licensed English-speaking guide**
- Choose a departure **from Kyoto or Osaka** to suit your travel plans
- Travel comfortably aboard **a climate-controlled coach** year-round
- What to expect
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Perfect for first-time visitors, this half-day tour showcases Kyoto's most iconic landmarks before noon. Accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, you'll explore the city's rich history and cultural heritage. Begin at Nijo Castle, the former residence of the Tokugawa Shogun, known for its magnificent Ninomaru Palace. Continue to Kinkaku-ji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), famous for its gold-leaf-covered exterior and beautiful garden setting. Then visit Kyoto Imperial Palace, home to Japan's Imperial Family for over 1,000 years. Choose your preferred departure point from Kyoto or Osaka and enjoy a convenient way to experience Kyoto's highlights in one morning.