Things to do at Nijo Castle

Sight & landmark
★ 4.6 (1K+ reviews) • 46K+ booked

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Nijo Castle is a flatland castle in Kyoto, Japan. The castle consists of two concentric rings (Kuruwa) of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens. The surface area of the castle is 275,000 square metres (27.5 ha; 68 acres), of which 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft) is occupied by buildings.
Opening hours: 08:45 - 17:00
541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan

Your guide to Nijo Castle

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Klook User
3 days ago
You can cast the light and shadow of the flowers on Nijo Castle, coupled with the powerful music, it is very impressive! There is also a flower lantern for rent on site, which will project the shadows of different flowers. It is very romantic to carry it around at night.
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蘇 **
16 Mar
The projection mapping is paired with animation and music, and the whole thing is quite shocking. Nijo Castle looks different at night, and admission is very convenient and not trivial.
Michelle *
16 Mar
I really like this combo. We got to see some cherry blossoms in the Nijo Castle and got to go up the kyoto tower. There was also some sakruna treats that we got to enjoy too. This was worth the value.
Pang ******
15 Mar
I bought an admission ticket to Kyoto Nijo Castle on Klook. Here is my review. First of all, the Klook platform provides a convenient online booking service, which allows me to arrange my itinerary in advance and avoid the trouble of queuing up to buy tickets on site. Secondly, the process of purchasing Nijo Castle admission tickets is very simple and fast, with booking and payment completed within minutes. In addition, by using Klook to book admission tickets, I can directly enter the attractions through my mobile e-ticket, eliminating the trouble of printing tickets. Most importantly, Nijo Castle itself is beautiful, and both the palace grounds and the nearby park are worth a visit. Overall, I am very satisfied with the experience of purchasing Kyoto Nijo Castle admission tickets on Klook, and I will continue to recommend this platform to other travelers.
Klook User
5 Mar
The beauty of the ancient capital can be fully reflected in Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. It is difficult to describe in words. It is recommended to go early when there are not many people to feel the elegance of Kyoto.
Albert *******
28 Feb
Nijo Castle is a captivating blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty. Its intricate design, including the famous nightingale floors, transports visitors back to feudal Japan. The expansive gardens are a tranquil retreat, perfect for strolling and reflection. A must-see for history buffs and anyone enchanted by Japan's rich cultural heritage.
小 *
28 Feb
It is very convenient to scan the QR code to buy tickets in advance, but you need to check before purchasing the package, because when we visited on Tuesday, the Ninomaru Palace was not open, and we could only visit Nijo Castle, which was a pity!
Tomasz *******
19 Feb
The majority of Nijo Castle was unfortunately under restoration so we weren't able to see most of it but it was still quite beautiful.
Cheng *****
10 Feb
Klook is very convenient to book tickets. It is recommended to download the ticket pdf file in advance. After arriving in Kyoto, take the subway to Nijojo-mae Station, take out the pdf file on your phone and give it to the entrance staff to scan the QR code to enter. We went in winter. Although it was not the cherry blossom season, there were plum blossoms to see in the plum garden, which was also very beautiful and elegant.
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