Nijō Castle

Built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijo Castle was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. It is conveniently located near subway stations and bus stops, and is easily accessible from Kyoto Station.

  • Kyoto and its vicinity
  • History
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  • Family (kids age 7+)
  • Family (no kids)
  • Spouse or partner
  • Friends

541 Nijojo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

4.6

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Theo (Country/region:France)

4

  • Kyoto and its vicinity
  • History
  • Experience
  • Family (no kids)
  • 4 people
  • MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Shijo

What We Loved

Visit at night was splendid

What Could Be Better

We had to pay inside in addition to enter a part of the expo

Things good to know in advance

Do not hesitate !

MrsEAK (Country/region:United States of America)

5

  • Kyoto and its vicinity
  • History
  • Experience
  • Family (kids aged 6 & under)
  • Family (kids age 7+)
  • Spouse or partner
  • 6 people
  • MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Shijo

What We Loved

They had a monkey show going on at the castle while we were there. This was an extra surprise which made it even more fun and special.

What Could Be Better

The buses were very crowded, and we couldn't find seats/had little space to stand.

Things good to know in advance

Plan for extra travel time if you are using public transportation.

KJ (Country/region:United States of America)

5

  • Tokyo and its vicinity
  • History
  • Experience
  • Family (kids age 7+)
  • Spouse or partner
  • 4 people
  • MIMARU Tokyo Akasaka

What We Loved

My daughter and I saw a falcon flying low in the castle garden just like the palace mural!

What Could Be Better

The walk from Akasaka station is a bit far for young,tired kids

Things good to know in advance

Uber from Tokyo station

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5

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MIMARU Kyoto Nijo Castle
Country/region:
Thailand/Malaysia

New Discoveries Await on a Guided Tour of Nijo Castle!

One of the must-visit world heritage sites. Though it is rich with history and art, it is better to go there with a guide. Ninomaru is worth the extra fee, especially with a guide. The guide will tell you about the interesting facts, backstory, and fascinating arts within Nijo Castle. Although Honmaru is limited due to renovation, you can still enjoy Ninomaru at its fullest.

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4

Hotel:
MIMARU Kyoto Nijo Castle
Country/region:
Japan

Enjoy a Blend of Traditional Architecture and Modern Art

The combination of the traditional Japanese atmosphere of Nijo Castle and the contemporary floral motif of projection mapping was a mind-blowing experience. Signs are in English, although staff are guiding visitors in Japanese. If you have not purchased a ticket in advance, it can also be purchased at the ticket office. After buying a ticket, enter through the entrance and follow the route to enjoy the garden at night, so overseas visitors should have no particular difficulties. If you go at 18:00, which is the opening time, there are many people queuing to get in. It gets very crowded at once, so we recommend that you enter after 19:00. As the day we visited was a Sunday, it was very crowded, and we had to queue to get a good spot to take photos.

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