Nijo Castle travel guide in Kyoto, Japan

Japan

Scenic spot introduction:

Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan, was once the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu. In 1994, it was listed as one of the cultural properties of the ancient capital of Kyoto by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as a World Heritage Site. The famous paintings are exquisite and the best time to visit is the season when plum blossoms and chrysanthemums are in full bloom. This city is located in a flat city in the streets of Kyoto.

Attractions distribution:

Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan, is surrounded by stone walls and moats. There are Higashi Otemon, Bansho, Castle Gate, West Gate, Taisho, Southeast Corner Tower, Office, Honmaru Palace, Tang Gate, Ninomaru Palace, Black Academy, and White Academy built in the city. , inner house (courtyard), Ninomaru Garden, Honmaru Garden, Seiryuen Garden and other ancillary buildings.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Travel, vacation, flower viewing, castle, palace

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Asia>Japan

How to get there:

Subway: Nijo Castle Station, then walk for one minute; Bus: 9, 12, 50, or 101 to Nijo Castle Station, then walk for one minute.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Tickets

Nijo Castle ticket prices:

Adults: 600 yen; junior high and high school students: 350 yen; children 200 yen; people with disabilities are free.

Scenic area opening hours:

Visiting time: 8:45-17:00 (admission ends at 16:00)

Closing time: December 26th - January 4th and July, August, December and January every Tuesday (if it is a national holiday, it will be postponed to the next day)

Travel Tips

Shopping recommendations:

Shin-kyogoku is said to be one of the three major shopping streets in Japan. It is a relatively short north-south street from Sanjo-dori to Shijo-dori in Kyoto. There are two things that make shopping in Japan more comfortable. The first is that you don’t have to bargain, and the second is that you don’t have to worry about fakes.