Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Ticket in Kyoto

This ticket cannot be used on the day of purchase. The ticket is valid from the next day of purchase to the expiry date.
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830 reviews
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Nijo Castle
Honmaru-goten Palace is under repair and cannot be viewed

- This ticket cannot be used on the day of purchase. The ticket is valid from the next day of purchase to the expiry date. - Honmaru-goten Palace is under repair and cannot be viewed

  • Visit one of Kyoto’s world famous UNESCO World Heritage sites Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace
  • Learn about the history of Japan as you wander around the castle and palace’s vast grounds
  • Be in awe at the beauty of the blooming flowers during the Nijo Castle 2019 Sakura Festival
  • Skip the long lines at the castle’s entrance and enter with your voucher’s QR code
  • Explore the exclusive area in Nijo Castle with a certified English-speaking guide
  • Get a 10% discount when you book through Klook!

What to expect

Learn more about Japan’s fascinating history and culture as you wander around the grounds of Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace! Built in 1603, Nijo Castle was used as the residence of the first shogun of the Edo Period. Explore the castle’s grounds and make your way to Ninomaru Palace, the home and office of the shogun during his visits to Kyoto. Be in awe at the palace’s well-preserved rooms and beautifully decorated ceilings. Enjoy a stroll around the palace’s traditional Japanese garden. Visit from 21 Mar-14 Apr and get a chance to see the beautiful sakura blossoms fill the garden during the 2019 Nijo Castle Sakura Festival. Book now on Klook to make your trip to Kyoto unforgettable!

nijo castle building exterior
Explore the Nijo Castle's historical grounds at your own time and pace
exterior of ninomaru castle
Discover the history and culture of Japan during your visit to Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace
natural landscapes in ninomaru palace garden
Take a peaceful and calming stroll around the palace's vast garden
sakura tree at night in ninomaru palace
Take in the beautiful sakura blossoms during the Nijo Castle Sakura Festival
tour guide explaining to tourists
Learn more about the history and fun facts of the castle and palace with a professional English-speaking guide!

Good to know

Insider Tips:

  • Please wear shoes that allow you to walk steadily and easefully on gravel roads

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Review for: Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket

Skip the queue to buy tickets and go directly to the check point for ticket inspection. No pictures are allowed in the palace, but it's good to see with your own eyes. The complex is quite large and has so much information to take in.

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just use the QR code to gain access to the castle's compound and indoor areas. The Honmaru Gojen Palace is still closed. Took me around 2 hours to complete the tour. There's taxi que outside the gate if you don't want to opt for trains.

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Such an amazing experience for one of our first castles. So informative and honestly left me with more questions going back home and looking up more information about it. The QR code by Klook skipped the line and made it very easy to enter. Highly recommend if you’re into important history of Japan.

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No photos allowed inside Ninomaru Palace. Interesting exhibition though. And actually there are many guides giving tours to their own group. It's funny how you could actually catch bits of the other tour guides sharing (explanation about the exhibitions) as you move along the passage inside. It's only a one way path inside. too bad, we couldnt catch the night illumination show that's going on how due to our plans. From the tables setup, I imagine it to be very beautiful when the Sakura are all blossoming

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Review for: Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket

Amazing location, 1 castle/palace that can be entered (remember to take off your shoes) and a large garden with a second buliding that at the time we couldnt enter. Not only that but 2 moats, one with enthusiastic carp and a carp food vending machine.

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Review for: Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket

It was very easy and convenient. No need to queue in line. Just show your qr code and after the staff scans it, you may already enter the palace grounds. We entered the Nijo Castle first. It was beautiful! Each room has different paintings and carvings. It’s amazing to see how it’s so detailed and intricate. They also have life-sized figures in two rooms , if I remember correctly, to show how they gather on those times. The floors were also “singing” every time you step on it. You’ll know when you visit it yourself! 🙂 The gardens were even more beautiful especially when it’s sunny! It was so lovely to walk around and breathe in the fresh air. Unfortunately, the Ninomaru Palace was closed when we visited. I will definitely be back and see it on a different season.

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Review for: Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket

Easy to use, just go to the staff at the entrance and let them scan the QR code. The castle itself is very beautiful and worth spending at least 2 hours inside. I would suggest going there early by the opening time, as there are big group crowds already around 9:30 and afterwards...

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Review for: Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket

very recommended to buy the entrance ticket in klook! easy to use, just simply show them the barcode and you can immediately go in to the castle. really love the ambience of the palace and very beautiful. thank you klook !

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Review for: Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket

The Nijo Castle is much bigger than I expected. It recommends to stay for 2 hours. It took us 1.5 hour to complete the tour. The decorations inside the main hall are very impressive. Definitely worth the visit.

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Review for: Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket

The castle is amazing, with nice gardens and preserved murals on the walls. Historic location for the start and end of the Edo period that makes you feel a special sense of history!

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