Nijo Castle

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Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867). His grandson Iemitsu completed the castle's palace buildings 23 years later and further expanded the castle by adding a five story castle keep. After the Tokugawa Shogunate fell in 1867, Nijo Castle was used as an imperial palace for a while before being donated to the city and opened up to the public as a historic site. Its palace buildings are arguably the best surviving examples of castle palace architecture of Japan's feudal era, and the castle was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1994. Nijo Castle can be divided into three areas: the Honmaru (main circle of defense), the Ninomaru (secondary circle of defense) and some gardens that encircle the Honmaru and Ninomaru. The entire castle grounds and the Honmaru are surrounded by stone walls and moats.

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Group Tour | Deluxe

Tour#: GTP0125506

The Golden Route Japan Tour Autumn (Reverse)

Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo

183 reviews

Perfect introduction for first time visitors with limited time.

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Mon. Sep 14, 2026	Sun. Sep 20, 2026	US $3098.00	Osaka	Tokyo	Deluxe	Sold Out / Waiting List
Mon. Sep 28, 2026	Sun. Oct 4, 2026	US $3098.00	Osaka	Tokyo	Deluxe	Sold Out / Waiting List
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Group Tour | Deluxe

Tour#: GTX0115656

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Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka

183 reviews

Perfect introduction for first time visitors with limited time.

Start Date	End Date	Twin/Triple	Start City	End City	Style	Status
Sun. Sep 6, 2026	Sat. Sep 12, 2026	US $3098.00	Tokyo	Osaka	Deluxe	Sold Out / Waiting List
Sun. Sep 20, 2026	Sat. Sep 26, 2026	US $3098.00	Tokyo	Osaka	Deluxe	Sold Out / Waiting List
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Wed. Oct 18, 2028	Tue. Oct 24, 2028	US $3498.00 Small Group Limited to 16 passengers	Tokyo	Osaka	Deluxe	Minimum / Book Now
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Group Tour | Deluxe

Tour#: GTM0132894

The Golden Route Japan (Reverse): Autumn Leaves Tour

Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo

183 reviews

Tour the must-see sights of Kyoto & Tokyo, enjoy cultural activities, and visit the best autumn leaves viewing spots in Japan.

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Mon. Nov 9, 2026	Sun. Nov 15, 2026	US $3198.00	Osaka	Tokyo	Deluxe	Guarantee / Book Now
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Group Tour | Deluxe

Tour#: GTK0586868

Highlights of Korea and Japan Tour Autumn

Korea (Andong / Gyeongju / Seoul), Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo)

24 reviews

Explore two beautiful countries in Asia - Korea & Japan in one tour.

Start Date	End Date	Twin/Triple	Start City	End City	Style	Status
Tue. Oct 20, 2026	Sun. Nov 1, 2026	US $4798.00	Seoul	Tokyo	Deluxe	Guarantee / Book Now
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Group Tour | Deluxe

Tour#: GTO027534

Best of Japan Tour Autumn

Tokyo / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Koka / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka / Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Oobokekyo Gorge / Takamatsu / Kobe

197 reviews

Perfect for those who want to visit the well known regions of Japan.

Start Date	End Date	Twin/Triple	Start City	End City	Style	Status
Sun. Sep 6, 2026	Tue. Sep 15, 2026	US $4298.00	Tokyo	Osaka	Deluxe	Sold Out / Waiting List
Sun. Sep 20, 2026	Tue. Sep 29, 2026	US $4298.00	Tokyo	Osaka	Deluxe	Sold Out / Waiting List
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Wed. Oct 14, 2026	Fri. Oct 23, 2026	US $4698.00 Small Group Limited to 16 passengers	Tokyo	Osaka	Deluxe	Guarantee / Book Now
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Thu. Oct 14, 2027	Sat. Oct 23, 2027	US $4698.00 Small Group Limited to 16 passengers	Tokyo	Osaka	Deluxe	Minimum / Book Now
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Wed. Oct 18, 2028	Fri. Oct 27, 2028	US $4698.00 Small Group Limited to 16 passengers	Tokyo	Osaka	Deluxe	Minimum / Book Now
Sun. Oct 22, 2028	Tue. Oct 31, 2028	US $4298.00	Tokyo	Osaka	Deluxe	Guarantee / Book Now

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Group Size	20 to 45 people	10 to 35 people	6 to 24 people	4 to 16 people	4 to 13 people
Fully-escorted	Comprehensively escorted by AJT's professional English speaking tour guide				Your guides are local experts and residents of the city you are visiting, they do not always escort the group when traveling between cities
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Airport Transfers	Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified	Airport transfers are included* (If no options are taken: hotels are not requested to be changed and passengers use the correct airports)	Airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour	Private airport transfers are included if arriving on the first day of the tour and returning on the last day of the tour	Airport transfers are NOT included unless otherwise specified
Transfer between cities	Transfer between cities via private coach and Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary			Transfer between cities via private coach and first class Shinkansen (bullet train), depending on the itinerary	Transfer between cities via Shinkansen (bullet train) or express train. Private minivans are also used occasionally where public transport is not available or practical
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Ages	4 years old and above			6 years old and above
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