Emily Thompson
Emily Thompson
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Audio Guide Nijo Castle

Duration: 24 min
Nijo Castle
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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:

  • 1
    Ninomaru Palace

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

  • 2
    Ninomaru Palace Garden

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

  • 3
    Karamon Karamon Gate

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

  • 4
    Plum Orchard

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

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Practical information

541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japón
Opening hoursMonday: 08:45 - 17:00 Tuesday: 08:45 - 17:00 Wednesday: 08:45 - 17:00 Thursday: 08:45 - 17:00 Friday: 08:45 - 17:00 Saturday: 08:45 - 17:00 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:00
Wheelchair accessible
Official website+81 75-841-0096See more on Google Maps

Editorial summary

Castillo de madera de ciprés construido en 1603 con grandes jardines que fue hogar del shogun Ieyasu.

— Google

Google Maps reviews of this place

Reviews posted by visitors on Google Maps.

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Pedro Manzanares

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.

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Raiken Zero

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.

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Cecilia García Roca

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.

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6 points of interest included
  • 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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