Nijojo Castle

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This fortification was built in 1603 to lodge Tokugawa Ieyasu when he travelled to the capital after his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara. Later, the site was significantly renovated by the third shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, resulting in its present form. In addition to the entire grounds being a nationally designated Historic Site, the site is dotted with numerous historically valuable structures and beautiful sights, including the Ninomaru Palace, the outer citadel palace (a National Treasure), Honmaru Palace, the inner citadel palace (an Important Cultural Property), and Ninomaru Garden, the outer citadel palace garden (a Special Place of Scenic Beauty).

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Kyoto Imperial Palace & Nijo Castle Small Group Guided Walking Tour

¥8,449

Update date：2024.04.27

Address: Kyoto City Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Nijyotoru Horikawa Western Nishi Nijo Castle Town 541 Map
Area: Around Nishijin Area
Phone: 0758410096
Hours: [Open Castle Hours] 8:45-16:00 (Closed at 17:00)
Closed: [Sleeping Sunday] 12/29-31
Fees: [Entrance fee (including Ninomaru Palace Admission fee)]
[General]1,300yen
[Junior high and high school students]400yen
[Elementary school students]300yen
Parking Lot: Available(120spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard)
Smoking: Available (smoking area only)
Wi-Fi: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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This is history! Worth the time for sure!

Reviewed : 2023.06.11

This is an amazing place. We loved walking “around” the main Ninomaru-goten Palace and seeing the panel reproductions that now are displayed in each of the rooms. Be sure to listen as the building...
Quite grand

Reviewed : 2023.06.10

Loved the grounds more than the building interior. Recommended visit while in Kyoto. The art inside is also quite beautiful and intricate.
Impressive

Reviewed : 2023.05.29

I enjoyed my walk around this castle. I bought the ticket to go inside and in the garden. I was abit annoyed when told no photos inside the castle because its sacred. They should tell you before...