Nijō Castle
Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
- 👶 Kid-friendly
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
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Why it's in the ranking
We blend the rating (4.4) with the volume of 43,020 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.40 (out of 5).
Opening hours
● Open now- Monday: 08:45 AM – 05:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:45 AM – 05:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:45 AM – 05:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:45 AM – 05:00 PM
- Friday: 08:45 AM – 05:00 PM
- Saturday: 08:45 AM – 05:00 PM
- Sunday: 08:45 AM – 05:00 PM
Approximate location
Address: 541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan
📍 📍 View on Google Maps ↗What visitors say
Reviews from Google- ★★★★★★★★★★Monica Jey· 2 weeks ago
Nijo Castle is a must-visit if you love historical places. Walking through the castle really felt like stepping back in time, especially when imagining the important meetings and historical events that once took place in these rooms. I v…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Pravesh Jaiswal· 3 months ago
A Captivating Walk Through Samurai History (And Mind the Floors!) If you want to experience Kyoto's history beyond its incredible temples, Nijo Castle is an absolute must-visit. Unlike the classic white-walled castles of Japan, Nijo is a…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Francesco Xodo· 2 months ago
Nijō Castle was built between 1603 and 1626 at the order of the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. The castle grounds are protected by a moat and massive stone walls. Inside the complex are two palaces, Ninomaru and Honmaru. I only visited the form…
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