Private Nijo Castle Sightseeing and Nishiki Food Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Fulfilling Inc.

Ages: Children (7–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Included: Private tour
Included: English speaking professional guide

Not included

Not included: Public transportation to/from (customers)
Not included: Admisson fee(customers and guides)
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

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!
Nijo Castle

one hour Admission not included

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.
Kyoto Imperial Palace

one hour Admission not included

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.