Historic site · Japan
Nijō Castle
Castle in Kyoto, Japan
About Nijō Castle
Nijō Castle is a flatland castle in Kyoto, Japan. The castle consists of two concentric rings (Kuruwa) of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens. The surface area of the castle is 275,000 square metres, of which 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft) is occupied by buildings. It is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Nijō Castle
Where is Nijō Castle?
Nijō Castle is in Japan.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Nijō Castle?
Yes. The 2-day Nara plan is about 37 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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