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Nijo Castle 二条城

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 2 posts since 2011

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Visiting Nijo Castle today

  • Getting there: The entrance is a few steps from Nijojo-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line. The trip from Kyoto Station, changing at Karasuma-Oike, takes about 15 minutes and costs ¥260.
  • Admission: Grounds ¥800, Ninomaru Palace ¥500 extra, and Honmaru Palace ¥1,000 extra with advance reservation.
  • Hours: The castle is open 8:45-17:00, with last entry at 16:00. It closes 29-31 December, and the Ninomaru Palace also closes on Tuesdays in January, July, August and December.
  • Best time: Plum blossoms come in late February to early March, and nearly 400 late-blooming cherry trees flower from late March into April. In November the maples in the grounds turn red, usually peaking in mid to late November.
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Plum blossoms in late February, cherry blossoms late March into April, maples in November

Checked against: Nijo Castle - japan-guide.com. Check opening times and prices before you go.

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Photos and stories from our visits, as they were written at the time.

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Nijo Castle, Kyoto

Nijo Castle (Nijojo) in Kyoto is a great place to visit in any season. The gardens are perfect for a peaceful walk, and the Ninomaru Palace in the grounds is well worth seeing and hearing the guides explanation of historical life at this site. The Castle was built in 1603 and is now a World Heritage site.