Nijo Castle, built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, is a World Heritage Site. The Ninomaru Palace, a national treasure, contains approximately 3,600 paintings by the Kano school. The 1016 paintings, including "Pine Hawk and Hawk," are designated as National Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and the luxurious and gorgeous space is overwhelming. It is also famous in history that the 15th Tokugawa Shogun, Yoshinobu Tokugawa, expressed his intention to return to the shogunate in the palace. The castle, which has witnessed the rise and fall of the Tokugawa family and changes in history, attracts many tourists as a place that conveys Japanese history and culture to the present.

Entrance time/8:45-16:00 (Castle closing/17:00)
Ninomaru Palace・Viewing hours／8:45～16:10
*The Honmaru Palace is currently closed for preservation and repair work.
The castle is closed/December 29-31
Closed days for Ninomaru Palace viewing: every Tuesday in January, July, August and December, December 26-28, January 1-3
If the day is a holiday, you can see the Ninomaru Palace. However, viewing is suspended on the following day
Castle entrance fee (includes Ninomaru Palace viewing fee): Adults ¥1,300, junior and senior high school students ¥400, elementary school students ¥300

Myokenji Temple was the first temple of Nichiren Shoshu in Rakuchu and was Hideyoshi's permanent residence. During the sutra copying experience, participants copy a passage from the Lotus Sutra, which is considered to be one of the finest teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni. Visitors can spend a quiet time facing themselves, whether for mental stability, prayer, memorial service, or improvement of their writing skills. After copying the sutra, visit the main hall, which is one of the largest in Kyoto, and the four different gardens, including the "Shikai Shodou no Niwa" garden, to experience the beauty of the changing seasons.

Shakyo Experience
Time／10：00～16：30（during the time of worship） ※Please allow plenty of time for your participation.
Time required / approx. 45 min.
Dedication fee / 1,500 yen (including worship fee)
How to apply / Applications accepted at any time (no reservation required)