Must-seeCulture & Landmarks
Nijō Castle
Nijō-jō · 604-8301
Rating
4.4(42,418)
Typical visit
2h
With kids
Suitable
Admission
€10–30/pers
Booking
Recommended
About
A cypress-wood castle from 1603, former residence of the shogun, surrounded by extensive gardens.
This castle built in 1603 for shogun Ieyasu is worth visiting for its cypress wood architecture and decorated interiors (photos prohibited). The surrounding gardens are also worth exploring. The site offers an immersion into the shogunate era.
What we love
Mixed indoor/outdoorKid-friendly (6-12 yrs)Architectural / AestheticAdultsLight (easy walking)Teen-friendlyHistoric / HeritageYear-roundSelf-guided visitRecommendedWorldwide must-seeCouples / RomanticSolo travelerWith friends / GroupMultigenerational familiesMedium (1-2h)Educational / EnrichingAuthentic / LocalModerate (€10-30/pers)
Opening hours
Monday
08:45 – 17:00
Tuesday
08:45 – 17:00
Wednesday
08:45 – 17:00
Thursday
08:45 – 17:00
Friday
08:45 – 17:00
Saturday
08:45 – 17:00
Sunday
08:45 – 17:00
Location
541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, JaponDirections
Reviews
4.4
42,418 reviews
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