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Nijo Castle, Kyoto

4.3

#4 of 1,609 in Things to do in Kyoto

Must see · World heritage site · Castle · Landmark

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Originally built in 1603 and holding World Heritage Site status, Nijo Castle presents an exemplary look at Japanese feudal architecture. The castle served as a residence to the first Edo shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the complex contains two concentric circles of moat and wall fortifications, surrounding the central palace and auxiliary buildings. Observe the sound you make as you walk through the corridors connecting various buildings on the "nightingale floors" designed to make noise and warn guards against intruders. PutNijo Castle into our Kyoto road trip site and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.

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4.4

By Elaine C

Don't miss this tour because the gilded, painted interior of the castle is one of the most impressive displays of craftsmanship I have ever seen, and a great example of social hierarchy through...

Don't miss this tour because the gilded, painted interior of the castle is one of the most impressive displays of craftsmanship I have ever seen, and a great example of social hierarchy through... more »
By Diskdr

Right opposite the Crown Plaza Hotel and others ! A chunk of history - a good walk and so peaceful. Well worth the visit. Only one set of stairs to climb. Nice cafe on the way out

Right opposite the Crown Plaza Hotel and others ! A chunk of history - a good walk and so peaceful. Well worth the visit. Only one set of stairs to climb. Nice cafe on the way out more »

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By Sunny Ghosh

I went to Nijo castle on a Saturday afternoon. It’s one of the top attractions in Kyoto and it was worth visiting. Very clean area, nice architecture. One can learn about the history. I liked the most about this place is the park, it was very well maintained. A place where one can sit and relax. The day I visited this castle, it was not crowded at all.

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By Simon Laimer

Easy to go, entrance into palaces costs a bit extra. There are restorationworks on the inner palace still in progress. I do not know when they will finish. In 2 hours you have all seen. I entered 3:30pm. Was enough time. The entrance time for palace is till 4pm. At 5pm all door close.

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