Gardens around the castle are very nice, good place to walk and relax. If you have the Kyoto subway day pass, you can get a small discount on the entry fee.
Loved the creaking floorboards inside the castle. Try to not make a sound while walking inside the rooms. The garden is beautiful too with a teahouse that has tasty scratched ice with mango.
Nijo castle was built in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa shogun, Ieyasu. The ostentatious style of its construction was intended as a demonstration of Ieyasu's prestige.
The inside of the castle looked really in bad shape when you compare it with the state of the temples and shrines! Highlights are really the gate and the cherry blossom path.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Nijo Castle grounds contain the Ninomaru Palace and Gardens and other cultural treasures. Easily accessed from Nijojomae Subway station. English guides available.
The visit is very restricted. They don't allow pictures and access to all the rooms. But it worth the visit. It has a beautiful garden and a good cafe.
Gives great insight of the life of the Shogun. Also, an amazing historical building on its own. And as everyone else, I think that the nightingale floor is just genius.
Kneel down to see the perspective and painting depth on the paintings in the chambers since all created for visitors sitting-in-seiza position. all tourists walk away without knowing that fact.
It’s massive and contains many beautiful paintings and the signature “nightingale” floorboards, which creak as you walk through so no one could sneak in. Read more
Wear socks! The large main building is open to visitors, but only if you remove your shoes and do not take photos. Be sure to continue around the garden to climb moat rampart for a great view.
The Tokugawa stronghold, Nijo Castle is another great stop in Kyoto, it depicts most of the dominant culture of Japan in the olden days, and is well-kept. Prepare to immerse in a wave of Japanese cult
Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. Read more
A must-see when visiting Kyoto. You can find the famous nightingale floors here! For more tips on Kyoto: http://sonderbarmii.com/exploring-kyoto-in-2-days/
Not really that worth visiting given the admission fee and other more beautiful attractions in Kyoto methinks... Also not located near other attractions in Kyoto.
If it's a sunny day, don't come at the late afternoon hours. The sun will block your view, and will make the visit intolerable. Otherwise, it's very fun! Walk around the castle and make squeaking soun
Allow around 2 hours. The fee is ¥1300 but the Honmaru place is closed for renovations. The Nimaru Goden and garden are open and superb but no photos allowed inside. Go to the one in Nagoya for that!