Nijo-jo Castle and Ninomaru Palace - Tour Guide (English)

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Nijo-jo Castle: 541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan
  • Visit one of Kyoto’s world famous World Heritage sites Nijo-jo Castle and Ninomaru Palace!
  • Learn about the history of Japan as you wander around the castle and palace’s vast grounds
  • Explore the exclusive area in Nijo-jo Castle with a certified English-speaking guide
  • Each paid participant will receive a voucher for a commemorative castle stamp (Gojoin) as a commemorative gift for entering the castle

What to expect

Enjoy a guided tour that explains in an easy-to-understand way of the world heritage "Nijo-jo Castle", which is also the place of the Tokugawa Shogunate's 265 years of glory and demise. The guide is the official professional guide of Nijo-jo Castle! You can enjoy the castle with more than 400 years of history and culture, such as the national treasure "Ninomaru Palace" and the special scenic spot "Ninomaru Garden". Introducing special areas that are not normally open to the public! In commemoration of entering the castle, participants will receive one “Gojoin” exchange ticket per person (paid participants)

Karamon Gate
Karamon Gate, the entrance to the Ninomaru Palace, where the castle's main attraction
Nijo-jo Castle
Nijo-jo Castle is a stronghold that represents the prestige and power of the mighty leader known as the unifier of Japan
tour guide leads the tour
This tour is a good way of thoroughly appreciating history, art, architecture, and beautiful garden design
Japanese traditional culture
Visit Japanese traditional culture and rituals
tour guide speaks in English
The tour guide will speak in English to acquaint visitors with the castle’s history, cultural treasures, and associated historical figures
tour guide shares the story about the history
Let us look back at the various Shoguns and their stories, and learn about the influence the castle had from a historic and cultural perspective

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Good to know

  • Activities will still be held on rainy days, but the activities may be adjusted to the safest and most comfortable for participants according to the actual situation. In addition, if the event starts with a sudden change in weather, the experience may be suspended
  • You will receive one “Gojoin” exchange ticket per person (paid participants). Please exchange it at the Nijo Castle shop after the tour ends
  • You can go to Nijo Castle by City Bus 9, 12, 50, 101, Express 111 (Nijo-jo Castle/Kinkakuji Express) and get off at Nijo-jo Castle mae station. By car about 30 minutes from the Meishin Expressway "Kyoto Higashi IC" or "Kyoto Minami IC"
  • 120 parking capacities are on site. The charge is JPY 1,200 for the first 2 hours, and JPY 300 for each additional hour thereafter. Only 54 capaticities will be available in October
  • The operator does not accept inquiries by phone

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