Kyoto · Landmark

Nijō Castle

TypeLandmark
AccessLimited

Mon–Sun 08:45-17:00

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What's around

The location — what's nearby

Getting here

  • Nijojo-mae281 m · 4 min walk
  • Nijo670 m · 8 min walk
  • Nijo698 m · 9 min walk

Attractions & museums within walking distance

  • Honmaru palace66 m · 1 min walk
  • Viewpoint of the Nijo Castle inner castle wall and the Nijo Castle inner castle moat, from the North-East113 m · 1 min walk
  • Ninomaru-goten Palace120 m · 2 min walk
  • Tenshu (Donjon)152 m · 2 min walk
  • Viewpoint of Nijo-jo Castle from the ruins of Tenshu (Donjon)153 m · 2 min walk
  • Exhibition and collection hall223 m · 3 min walk

Parks & gardens nearby

  • Naka-niwa (Courtyard)77 m · 1 min walk
  • Honmaru Garden81 m · 1 min walk
  • Ninomaru Garden101 m · 1 min walk

Essentials

  • ATM225 m · 3 min walk
  • supermarket · FamilyMart416 m · 5 min walk
  • supermarket · Izumiya433 m · 5 min walk
  • pharmacy · わかくさ薬局449 m · 6 min walk

Straight-line distances; walking time is estimated. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked.

Tickets & tours

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get to Nijō Castle?
Nijō Castle is at Kyoto. The nearest transport stop is below, under "What's around".
When is Nijō Castle open?
Mon–Sun 08:45-17:00
Is there an entry fee?
There may be an entry fee. Check tickets below, or the official site.
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Sources: Place details: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked · Wikidata: Q1013399