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2025.12.15
Step into the World of the Shogunate : HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO Introduces A Private Tour of World Heritage Nijo-jo Castle
Kyoto, Japan – Tapping into the renewed fascination with feudal Japan, sparked by acclaimed television series Shogun, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO introduces a rare opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the Tokugawa Shoguns with Shogun’s Gateway: A Private Tour of World Heritage Nijo-jo Castle.
Available exclusively to hotel guests, private morning and evening tours offer tranquil, crowd-free access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by a dedicated historian, the journey unveils the splendor and symbolism of the Tokugawa era through architectural masterpieces, manicured gardens, and restricted areas rarely seen by visitors, including sections of the Ninomaru-goten Palace and views of the castle’s historic kitchen quarters and front garden.
With exclusive entry through the elegant Karamon Gate, the experience reawakens the courtly rituals and quiet power of the Shogunate, set against the peaceful hush of Kyoto’s horizon.
Nijo-jo Castle Private Tour: Morning Tour 【Only one group per day】
Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Number of Participants:
One group per day, on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Maximum of 8 participants per group
Price: JPY 55,000 per group (tax included) per group | Up to 4 participants,
Additional participants : JPY 9,000 per person.
Includes:
Exclusive entry 15 minutes before general opening.
Private guided access to the Ninomaru-goten Palace courtyard, Nagaya-mon, kitchen, and front garden.
Nijo-jo Castle Private Tour: Evening Tour 【Only one group per day】
Time: 3:30pm to 5pm
Number of Participants:
One group per day, on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Maximum of 8 participants per group
Price: JPY 60,000 per group (tax included) per group | Up to 4 participants,
Additional participants : JPY 10,000 per person.
Includes:
Private guided access with exclusive entry to the Yon-no-ma (Fourth Room) of the Ninomaru-goten Palace.
This blend of cultural reverence and contemporary hospitality underscores HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO’s mission to curate exceptional, place-based experiences for the modern traveler where every detail evokes a sense of wonder and heritage.
Please note that the above rates are exclusive of accommodation.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the tour date will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee.
Participation is limited to guests aged 13 and above.
Access to non-public areas may vary depending on the season.
For inquiries or reservations,
please contact: +81 75 468 3100 (Hotel Reception) or email.
