Guidebook for Nakagyō-ku, Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
World heritage!
Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867). His grandson Iemitsu completed the castle's palace buildings 23 years later and further expanded the castle by adding a five story castle keep.
After the Tokugawa Shogunate fell in 1867, Nijo Castle was used as an imperial palace for a while before being donated to the city and opened up to the public as a historic site. Its palace buildings are arguably the best surviving examples of castle palace architecture of Japan's feudal era, and the castle was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1994.
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōWorld heritage!
Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867). His grandson Iemitsu completed the castle's palace buildings 23 years later and further expanded the castle by adding a five story castle keep.
After the Tokugawa Shogunate fell in 1867, Nijo Castle was used as an imperial palace for a while before being donated to the city and opened up to the public as a historic site. Its palace buildings are arguably the best surviving examples of castle palace architecture of Japan's feudal era, and the castle was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1994.
Sanjo Board mall
Hashinishichō Nakagyo WardSanjo Street
Shinsen-en mae station
Monzenchō Nakagyo WardShinsen-en (神泉苑) Temple
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōKinkakuji (金閣寺）Temple
Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōRyo-anji Temple (龍安寺) in Arashiyama (嵐山)
Kitano Tenmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardKitano-tenmangu (北野天満宮) Shrine
Getting Around
Nijo Station
Nishinokyō Toganoochō Nakagyo WardJR Nijo station
Nijojo-Mae Station
Nijōjōchō Nakagyo Ward二条城前（バス）
Nijōjōchō Nakagyo WardNijojo-mae Bus Stop
Nijo Ekimae Bus Stop station
Nishinokyō Hokuseichō Nakagyo WardNijo ekimae Bus Stop
Arashiyama Station
Arashiyama Higashiichikawachō Nishikyo WardJR Arashiyama (嵐山) Station
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardKyoto Station
Food Scene
Komeda's Coffee
35-1 Nishinokyō ShokujichōOpen(7:00-24:00)
Budget: -1000 yen
Good coffee cafe!
Health food cafe!
Good taste and good homey atmosphere.
Open(9:00-19:00)
http://www.phalam.jp/
47 locals recommend
Cafe Phalam
24 Nishinokyō HokuseichōHealth food cafe!
Good taste and good homey atmosphere.
Open(9:00-19:00)
http://www.phalam.jp/
Cafe Tyrol
539-3 Monzenchōcasual and cozy cafe which opens from 6:30am.
やちむん
5-1 Nishinokyō NanseichōJapanese Izakaya Restaurant (Okinawa Style)
Essentials
Lawson Kyotonijojomae Shop
24H convenience store
7-Eleven Kyoto-Hankyu-Omiya-Station-Minami
41 Ayaōmiyachō24H convenience store
Entertainment & Activities
Gold's Gym Kyoto Nijo
3 Nishinokyō HigashitoganoochōGold's Gym (sport gym)
Drinks & Nightlife
CLUB METRO
82 ShimotsutsumichōClub Metro
Night Club KITSUNE KYOTO
- sometimes famous DJs come here for Djaying
61 locals recommend
KITSUNE KYOTO
Zaimokuchō Nakagyo WardNight Club KITSUNE KYOTO
- sometimes famous DJs come here for Djaying