Kyoto Morning Tour - Kyoto Imperial Palace, Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle

Description

Soak up the sights of Kyoto on this guided city morning tour. You'll travel by coach and visit Nijo Castle, the gold covered Kinkakuji Temple and Golden Pavilion. There's also time to walk through Kyoto Imperial Palace - The emperor's residence until 1868. Your tour concludes at the shopping paradise of the Kyoto Handicraft Center where you'll see demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts and crafts.

Nijo Castle - The Kyoto Residence of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603, Nijo Castle is noted for the contrast of its solemn appearance and gorgeous interiors.

Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) - Kyoto's most popular temple is the home of perhaps the world's most authentic and exquisite Japanese Garden, as well as the celebrated Golden Pavilion.

Kyoto Imperial Palace - The ancient Imperial Palace clearly shows the Japanese taste for purity, simplicity and calmness. The residence of the Imperial family until the capital was relocated to Tokyo in 1868. View the Shishinden Imperial state chamber where enthronement ceremonies took place.

Kyoto Handicraft Center - Enjoy shopping at Kyoto Handicraft Center. See demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts and crafts.

Your tour will conclude at the Kyoto Handicraft Center where a free shuttle service is provided to major Kyoto hotels.

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Kyoto Morning Tour - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Schedule details

Departure point

Tour departs from Kyoto New Miyako Hotel

OR

Selected Kyoto hotels

Departure time

8:35am from Kyoto New Miyako Hotel
OR

• ANA Hotel Kyoto: 8.50am
• Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto: 8:10am
• Hotel Monterey Kyoto: 8:05am
• Hyatt Regency Kyoto: 8:25am
• Karasuma Kyoto Hotel: 8:15am
• Kyoto Hotel Okura: 8:05am
• Kyoto Tokyu: 8:50am
• New Hankyu Kyoto: 8:25am
• New Miyako: 8:35am
• The Westin Miyako Kyoto: 7:50am
• Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto: 8:45am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Return details

Concludes at the Kyoto Handicraft Center