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