Nijo Castle

元離宮二条城

This was originally built as accomodations for when the shogun visited Kyoto.

This castle lies in the heart of Kyoto and was built around 400 years ago. Within the Ninomaru Palace is a room that the shogun once used. There are three gardens on the grounds.

HOURS	8:45am-5:00pm (entrance until 4:00pm)
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Closed Tue. During Jul./Aug./Dec./Jan. Closed on the following day if it falls on a national holiday. Closed Dec. 26-Jan. 4.
COST	General 600 yen \| Middle/High School Students 350 yen \| Elementary School Students 200 yen
OTHER INFO	Groups of 30 or more: General 500 yen
ADDRESS	541 Nijojocho, Nijodori, Horikawa-nishiiru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
ACCESS	Just outside of Nijojomae subway station
TEL	075-841-0096
WEBSITE	http://www.city.kyoto.jp/bunshi/nijojo/
CREDIT CARD	Not accepted