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[Kyoto] Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Historical Kyoto

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Overview
  • Come with us to discover Kyoto through a half-day tour dedicated to the city’s political history!
  • This walking and public transport tour begins with the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, the residence of the emperors until 1868. We dive into centuries of imperial history. It's exciting!
  • We then visit Nijo Castle, symbol of the reign of the samurai and the Tokugawa clan from the 17th to the mid-19th century. Its “nightingale floor” and beautiful gardens will be there to delight you.
  • After this half day, you will learn more about the history of Kyoto and Japan. You will also be amazed by very pretty and imposing monuments. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
What to expect

To start approaching the city, it is necessary to approach the empire, thus the imperial palace (Kyoto-Gosho), main residence of the emperors from 794 to 1868. We will see where the Japanese emperors lived, where they governed and where they practiced their religious ceremonies.

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