2019/12/26

Nijo Castle

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Built by Tokugawa Ieyasu as a residence when he went to Kyoto, Nijo Castle was the scene of the beginning and end of the Edo period and is one of Kyoto's representative world heritage sites. It was in this castle that Ieyasu's congratulatory ceremonies were held under the Shogunate, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu's transfered the power back to the Emperor was also held.

  • Established year：1603 AD
  • Opening hours：8:45 ～ 16:00（Closeing the gate 17:00）、Closed on the Year-end and New Year holidays
  • Entrance fee：Adult 600 yen／Jnior High and High school students \350／Primary school students \200／Pre-school child/ Free
  • Address：〒604-8301　541 Nijo-jo, Horikawa-Nishi, Nijo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
  • Bicycle Parking lot：None／Click here for a bicycle parking lot nearby
  • Official Website：http://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/
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    ※This page was created in May 2020.

Introducing the bicycle parking area of Nijo Castle. Let's enjoy Nijo Castle using the rental cycle(bike,bicycle) and share cycle(bike,bicycle). Bicycles are very convenient for sightseeing in Kyoto. Let's enjoy safe and comfortable bicycle sightseeing by observing the rules and manners. When parking a bicycle, be sure to stop at the bicycle parking area.