Nijō Castle: Location & Nearest Station (3 km from Kyoto Station)
Nijō Castle is a castle in Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 3 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 元離宮二条城 |
| Location | Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nijōjō-mae Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 3 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 105 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1601 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan, Special Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 6,000 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.01417, 135.74750 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nijōjō-mae Station, about 0.4 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (元離宮二条城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shinsen-en – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mikane Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yakushi-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Takenobu Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yūshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.