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Nijō Castle

from $17.02

  • Entry fees included

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Highlights

  • A remarkable example of Edo-period architecture, built in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, showcasing shogun-era power and elegance.
  • Famous for its “nightingale floors” that chirp when walked upon—a clever anti-intruder feature.
  • Admire painted sliding doors (fusuma), ornate ceilings, and wood carvings depicting historical and natural motifs.
  • Offers perfect photo opportunities inside the palace and throughout the garden areas.

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What to expect

Once the acting residence of the Tokugawa shoguns while in Kyoto, Nijo Castle is also serves as a symbol of the power of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The castle is surrounded by high walls and a moat, with the inside rooms connected by a corridor installed wit

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

What's included

  • NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle 2025 Moon Viewing admission
  • Kyoto Tower Observatory admission
  • DANDELION PROJECT Himeji Castle × NAKED, INC. admission ticket valid from Nov 22 to Dec 11

Not included

  • Nijo Castle Honmaru area fee
  • Fees not mentioned above

Things to note

  • - No pets allowed (except for guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing assistance dogs).
  • Himeji Castle of Light "DANDELION PROJECT Himeji Castle × NAKED, INC."
  • Please present the above proof at the ticket gate entrance.
  • *Please do not contact Nijo Castle Office directly.
  • NAKED meets
  • *Details may change without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • - Monopods and tripods are not allowed.
  • *If canceled, we will announce it on our official X (formerly Twitter) page.
  • *Those with a physical disability handbook, rehabilitation handbook, mental disability handbook, or Mirairo ID, plus a maximum of one guardian, are eligible for discounted tickets for persons with disabilities
  • - Admission and usage may be restricted depending on congestion levels.
  • validty period is Nov 22–Dec 11
  • Admission documents for Nijo Castle (such as the World Heritage Nijo Castle Lord Donation Discount or Kyoto Citizen Annual Pass) will not be valid for entry.

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