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Audio guide Nijo Castle in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Nijo Castle telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Nijo Castle:
- 1Ninomaru Palace
An impressive main palace comprising five large buildings interconnected by covered galleries, adorned with masterpieces of the Kano school.
- 2Ninomaru Palace Garden
A traditional Japanese landscape garden designed by the renowned architect Kobori Enshu, a masterpiece in its own right.
- 3Karamon Karamon Gate
An imposing entrance to the Ninomaru Palace, elaborately decorated as a display of the shogun's power and wealth.
- 4Plum Orchard
An expansive orchard with hundreds of plum trees that bloom spectacularly between late February and early March.
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Editorial summary
Castillo de madera de ciprés construido en 1603 con grandes jardines que fue hogar del shogun Ieyasu.
Google Maps reviews of this place
Reviews posted by visitors on Google Maps.
Un Jardín normal con poca vegetación aunque muy cuidada la estética, muy poca vida animal. Hay que pagar para ver por un lado los jardines, por otro el edificio de la entrada y por otro el propio castillo, muy mal pensado y ya para ver el jardín y el edificio de entrada son 1300 yenes.
De todos los lugares de Kyoto, este es, tal vez, el más importante en cuestión histórica y política de Japón. Aprender de él es conocer la historia del país durante el shogunato. Tiene unos jardines increíbles.
Llegamos de casualidad porque realmente no estaba en nuestra ruta y planning de visitas. 800 yenes y si quieres entrar en el interior del hall algo más, la verdad es que si tienes tiempo libre.. por qué no, pero los templos son mucho más interesantes. Hay tantas cosas que ver que mi sensación fue, sin más.. yo priorizaría otros sitios de la ciudad.
Points included in this audio guide

Ninomaru Palace
An impressive main palace comprising five large buildings interconnected by covered galleries, adorned with masterpieces of the Kano school.

Ninomaru Palace Garden
A traditional Japanese landscape garden designed by the renowned architect Kobori Enshu, a masterpiece in its own right.

Karamon Karamon Gate
An imposing entrance to the Ninomaru Palace, elaborately decorated as a display of the shogun's power and wealth.

Plum Orchard
An expansive orchard with hundreds of plum trees that bloom spectacularly between late February and early March.

Honmaru Palace (reopened Sept. 2024)

Seiryū-en Garden
- 1.Ninomaru Palace
- 2.Ninomaru Palace Garden
- 3.Karamon Karamon Gate
- 4.Plum Orchard
- 5.Honmaru Palace (reopened Sept. 2024)
- 6.Seiryū-en Garden
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