Nijo-jo Catsle
Originally built in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa shogun, Ieyasu. The wide moat, massive stone walls and heavy yet elaborate gates are still impressive. Nijo-jo Castle was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
Opening Hours
8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Castle closes at 5:00 p.m.)
Reception hours for Ninomaru-goten Palace
8:45 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Reception hours for Honmaru-goten Palace
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed
December 29-31
Ninomaru-goten Palace Closed Days: December 26-28, January1-3, Every Tuesday in January, July, August, and December
Honmaru-goten Palace Closed Days: December 26-28, January1-3, Third Monday of each month and the following day