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Kyoto, Kyoto / 元離宮二条城

Nijo-jo Castle

A castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603 and enlarged in 1626; the Ninomaru Palace (a National Treasure), where the return of power to the emperor was announced, has "nightingale" floors and Kano-school paintings.

Last official check

26 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

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Next scheduled check

25 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
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Booking
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Before you go

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Opening hours

8:45-16:00 (castle closes at 17:00); Ninomaru Palace 8:45-16:10, Honmaru Palace 9:30-16:00.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Closed December 29-31; the Ninomaru Palace is also closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August and December (the next weekday if a holiday), December 26-28 and January 1-3.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Castle and Ninomaru Palace: adults 1,300 yen, junior high and high school 400 yen, elementary 300 yen; castle grounds only: adults 800 yen. Honmaru Palace (advance booking required): adults 1,000 yen plus admission.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

Right by Nijojo-mae Station (subway).

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

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Payment

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Address: Kyoto, Kyoto (Japanese address: 京都府京都市中京区二条通堀川西入二条城町541)

Official site: https://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/

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Visiting respectfully

  • PhotographyNo photos or video inside the Ninomaru and Honmaru palaces; please do not use monopods or tripods; drones are prohibited.Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • Local etiquetteNo eating or drinking outside designated areas (drinks at rest areas; packed lunches only in the large rest area). Smoking only in smoking areas. No pets except assistance dogs. No re-entry.Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • RulesThe buildings are cultural properties: do not touch walls or pillars or bump them with bags. Wear socks inside the Honmaru Palace.Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site

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