Nijo Castle
Kyoto
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The castle built in 1603 as the Tokugawa shoguns' Kyoto residence.
- Getting there
- Nijojo-mae Stn · 5 min walk
- Before you go
- Keep your voice down
- Very crowded — expect queues
TV anime · 2010
Nijo Castle, Nishi Hongan-ji, Koen-ji Temple and more — 4 places you can visit, in Kyoto. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.
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