Architecture & Design · Nakagyo

Nijo Castle

二条城

Nijo Castle brings palace architecture and landscaped grounds into one visit.

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English · 2 pages · Color + monochrome

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Original gouache illustration of Nijo Castle; an interpretive impression, not a navigation map. — An illustrated impression; not a navigation map.

Before you go

Find it: 541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Visiting hours: 08:45-17:00; last castle admission 16:00. Palace closures and special schedules vary.Check the current official calendar and entry or booking conditions before travelling.
Admission & costs: Castle and Ninomaru Palace adult ticket: ¥1,300. Honmaru Palace requires a separate reserved ticket.

Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.

Getting there

Nijojo-maeExit 1Kyoto Subway Tozai Line
See official access route

Directions Official site Official tickets

A little time. A closer look.

Nijo Castle brings palace architecture and landscaped grounds into one visit. The grounds, Ninomaru Palace and Honmaru Palace have different admission conditions; check the official reservation requirements for Honmaru Palace.

Something to notice

Study the carved gate details before entering. Check palace availability as well as the castle opening day.

A little consideration

Follow indoor photography rules and avoid touching historic surfaces.

A small companion, in full.

The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.

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English · 2 pages · Color + monochrome

Printing & folding

Actual Nijo Castle guide cover · Color edition — Color edition · Page 1 / 2A4 · EN · v1.0

Make it a pocket guide.

Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.

Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.

Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Nijo Castle is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.

Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-10