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Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo)
二条城
Nakagyo · near Nijojo-mae (Tozai Subway Line) (1 min walk)
Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo) in Nakagyo. The 'nightingale floors' chirp with every footstep to foil ninja, and there are wide gardens and moats for kids to roam.
Why children love it: The 'nightingale floors' chirp with every footstep to foil ninja, and there are wide gardens and moats for kids to roam.
Honest drawbacks: The historic palace interiors mean more looking than doing, which can bore younger children.
Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo)
- Best for
- Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
- Time to allow
- 1.5h
- Opening hours
- 8:45-16:00 (castle closes 17:00); closed Dec 29-31, Ninomaru Palace closed some Tuesdays in Dec/Jan/Jul/Aug
- Price
- Grounds ¥800 adult; Ninomaru Palace interior +¥500 (official site)
- Booking
- Usually walk-in
- English
- ★★★☆☆
- Indoor / weather
- mixed
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