Nijo Castle is registered as a World Heritage Site and was originally built by Ieyasu Tokugawa in 1603 (Keicho 8) as a defense base for the Kyoto Imperial Palace and was also used as an accommodation for Shogun’s Joraku(visiting Kyoto). Its construction was completed by the third shogun, Iemitsu.

What makes this castle breathtaking are the structure that feels the mighty power of the Tokugawa family, the wall paintings, and the Karamon gate with stunning sculptures.

The Ninomaru Palace Hall, where the 15th Shogun Yoshinobu announced the Taisei Hokan, is also a must-see.

In spring, cherry blossoms bloom in various parts of the castle, creating a gorgeous atmosphere.

Open Hours
[October-June] 8: 45-16: 00
[July-August] 8: 00-17: 00
[September] 8: 00-16: 00 (closed one hour later)

Holiday
December 29-31
[Ninomaru Palace] Every Tuesday in January, July, August, and December (the next day if it is a holiday), December 26-28, January 1-3

Fee
[Irijo + Ninomaru Palace] General 1,030 yen, junior high and high school students 350 yen, elementary school students 200 yen
[Entering the castle only] General 620 yen, junior high and high school students 350 yen, elementary school students 200 yen

Access
Get off at the subway “Nijojo-mae” station
About 17 minutes on foot from JR “Nijo Castle” station

Address
541 Nijojocho, Nijodori Horikawa Nishiiri, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto