Nijō-jō Castle
Nijō-jō Castle, 541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
About Nijō-jō Castle
Nijō-jō Castle was completed in 1603 on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867).
Ninomaru-goten Palace, one of the palaces inside the castle walls, is designated as a National Treasure as it is the only surviving example of a fortified palace complex.
All Events at Nijō-jō Castle
When is Nijō-jō Castle open?
Nijō-jō Castle is open from 08:45 – 17:00 daily (last entry is 16:00). The castle is closed December 29-31.
Ninomaru-goten Palace is open from 08:45 – 16:10 daily.
Ninomaru-goten Palace is closed to visitors every Tuesday in January, July, August, and December, December 26-28 and January 1-3 each year. If any of the closure days are a public holiday, the Ninomaru-goten Palace will be open for viewing, but it will be closed the following day.
Honmaru-goten Palace is open 09:30 – 16:00 daily (tickets must be purchased in advance).
Honmaru-goten Palace is closed to visitors on the third Monday and Tuesday of each month, December 26-28 and January 1-3. If any of the closure days are a public holiday, the Honmaru-goten Palace will be open for viewing.
How much does Nijō-jō Castle cost?
Advanced tickets can be purchased here.
| General (General group) | Junior high and high school students | Elementary school students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle admission ticket | 800 yen (700 yen) | 400 yen | 300 yen |
| Castle admission ticket + Ninomaru-goten Palace ticket | 1,300 yen (1,100 yen) | ||
| Honmaru-goten Palace ticket [Advance reservations required] (Castle admission ticket is separately required) | 1,000 yen | 300 yen | 200 yen |
| Painting Gallery Ticket (Castle admission ticket is separately required) | 100 yen | ||
How do I get to Nijō-jō Castle?
Nearest Station: Nijō Castle is located closest to Nijōjō-mae Station, which can be reached using the Tōzai Line (T14)
You can also use the Nijō Station, which can be accessed by the Tōzai Line (T15), and the Sagano Line (E4)
Nijō Castle is also accessible from Marutamachi Station, taking the Karasuma Line (K7).