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Nijo-jo Castle

Attraction Type: 
essential

Southwest of the Imperial Palace lies Nijo Castle, completed in 1626 under the reign of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Edo Bakufu military government. Its distinct layout consists of two concentric rings of impenetrable fortifications, while the ornate interiors boast beautiful decorations. Popular all year round, the castle’s gardens are also a key site during cherry blossom season.

Address: 
541 Nijojo-cho, Nijo-dori, Horikawa-nishi-iru,
Nakagyō-ku,
Kyoto,
604 8301
Japan
Telephone: 
+81 75 841 0096.
Website: 
nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp
Opening times: 

Oct-Jun daily 0845-1700; Jul-Aug daily 0800-1800; Sep daily 0800-1700.

Admission fees: 

Yes.

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
Yes

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