Nijō Castle
4.4 (33246)
541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
Duration: 02h00min
+81 75-841-0096
outdoor
daytime
paid
traditional
Opening hours
Mondays: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
review(s)
33246 review(s)
Hestiabelle Zannillestel in the last week
Nice Place. Thou some places are under renovation. Shoes need to be removed (bring your own slippers else you walk around in your socks even with carpet it is still very cold during winter! ) and no photography allowed when you are inside the palace. There are detail explanation of the room and art inside so you wont be lost. I had fun understanding the culture inside and had lots of photos taken outside of the palace! Went during a weekday and it wasn't too crowded. Wind was strong and cold when I went on March 6th but I had a good time. Cherry Blossom for some trees. Overall a very nice place! Do visit if you have the time! No climbing needed unlike Himei-ji Castle ;)
Nomad Je a week ago
The castle was nice but really just a big garden with lots of structures on it.You only get to go in one place that showed reproduction murals. The architecture is so beautiful.
Richard Shearn a week ago
On our last day in Kyoto there was a break in the weather and we had a glorious time exploring Nijō-ji. The grounds and gardens are fantastic, but I'm not sure if it's worth paying to enter the palace buildings as no photography is allowed and there are only so many rooms adorned with gold or pine trees that can maintain my interest. Still, five stars for the gardens alone.
Saurabh 3 weeks ago
The castle where there is no Keep to climb but has surviving palaces. One of the gates is so beautiful. The inside of the palace is very beautiful as well. Plan for a trip of between 2 to 3 hrs at least else you may miss places or would have walk in a rush.
Edía Paff 3 weeks ago
Loved it. But be aware that taking pictures inside the building is not permitted and you will need to take off your shoes. All rooms are painted in beautiful shiny gold with each room being dedicated to a different scene of nature. Some feature puppets as to show what daily life might have looked like. The gardens are gorgeous too. I am glad I went. The plum tree grove was in bloom and the sweet fragrance of citrus and pear filled the air around them.