Address:
541 Nijojo-cho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto-city, KyotoKyoto Map
Access:
Subway Tozai Line Nijojo-mae StationPhone:
075-841-0096Hours / Admission:
Open : 8:45 am - 4 pm Admission : 600 yen (adult) 350 yen (middle and high school students) / 200 yen (elementary students)
Close: Dec. 26 - Jan. 4 / Tuesdays in Dec., Jan., July, and August.
Cherry Blossoms:
Late March to Mid. April *Cherry blossom flowering dates vary every year. Please refer to cherry blossom forecast archives.
Website:
NijojoNotes:
Nijo Castle was originally built by the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603, and the Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu completed the construction of the castle in 1626. The main attraction here is the Ninomaru Palace, and the gardens. There are various kinds of about 400 sakura trees in the castle. Cherry blossoms are illuminated at night.
