Kyoto · Japan
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994Nijo Castle tickets: ¥1,300
Main adult ticket: Castle admission + Ninomaru-goten Palace. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
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- Castle admission + Ninomaru-goten PalaceGroups of 30 or more ¥1,100¥1,300
- Castle admission only (grounds and gardens)Child price for elementary school pupils; junior high and high school students ¥400. Add the Ninomaru-goten Palace inside for ¥500Child ¥300¥800
- Honmaru-goten Palace (book ahead online; castle ticket also needed)Junior high and high school students ¥300Child ¥200¥1,000
- Painting Gallery (castle ticket also needed)¥100
Main ticket ¥1,300 (about US$8 · £6, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children below elementary school age. Disabled visitors and one caregiver; Kyoto City school pupils and residents aged 70 and over.
Opening hours
Entry 8:45am to 4pm (the castle closes at 5pm); Ninomaru-goten Palace 8:45am to 4:10pm. The castle is closed 29 to 31 December. The Ninomaru-goten Palace is also closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August and December, 26 to 28 December and 1 to 3 January.
Booking
Buy at the ticket office or as web tickets through the castle's website. The Honmaru-goten Palace needs a web ticket booked ahead (from 30 days before), even for those who go free.
World Heritage site
Part of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, on UNESCO's list since 1994. Listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Nijo Castle?
The main adult ticket (Castle admission + Ninomaru-goten Palace) costs ¥1,300, about US$8 · £6. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Nijo Castle for free?
Children below elementary school age. Disabled visitors and one caregiver; Kyoto City school pupils and residents aged 70 and over.
When is the Nijo Castle open?
Entry 8:45am to 4pm (the castle closes at 5pm); Ninomaru-goten Palace 8:45am to 4:10pm. The castle is closed 29 to 31 December. The Ninomaru-goten Palace is also closed on Tuesdays in January, July, August and December, 26 to 28 December and 1 to 3 January.
Do you need to book Nijo Castle tickets in advance?
Buy at the ticket office or as web tickets through the castle's website. The Honmaru-goten Palace needs a web ticket booked ahead (from 30 days before), even for those who go free.
Is the Nijo Castle a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, on UNESCO's list since 1994, listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.