Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle（二条城） includes the grounds (total area of 275,000 square meters), Ninomaru Goten (National Treasure), East Main Gate (Important Cultural Property), and Ninomaru Garden (Special Place of Scenic Beauty).
The castle tower was moved from Fushimi Castle in 1626, but was destroyed by lightning in 1750, and was never rebuilt. Registered as a World Heritage site in 1994.
Nijo Castle appears twice at turning points in Japanese history.The first time was in 1614-1615 when the Tokugawa family destroyed the Toyotomi family.The second time was in 1867 when the Tokugawa family relinquished power.
It is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot with about 360 cherry trees of 45 varieties in full bloom in spring.
From Kyoto Station to Nijo Castle takes about 6 minutes by Kyoto Municipal Subway (not including transfer time).
Nijo Castle Map
| opening hours | 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.※Closing of the castle at 17:00 |
| regular closing day | December 29 - December 31※Ninomaru Palace is closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August, and December, December 26-28, and January 1-3. |
| entrance fee | Adults 1,300 yen, junior high and high school students 400 yen, elementary school students 300 yen※Entrance fee + Ninomaru Palace viewing fee※Admission only: Adults 800 yen, Junior and senior high school students 400 yen, Elementary school students 300 yen※100 yen for admission to the exhibition and collection hall |
| bus stop | City bus Nijojojo-mae bus stop |
| station | Subway Nijojo-mae Station |
| parking lot | Parking lot available (charged) |
| official site | Nijo Castle |
Nijo Castle around
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