If it’s your first time in Kyoto, make sure to add this landmark to your list! The history behind the castle is really interesting for people into Japanese history. I’d recommend a tour guide or audio guide though. There is an area where that is only passable if you have the ticket with the privilege of entering it. I bought the cheapest ticket as I wasn’t interested but if you are and for big history buffs, go right on ahead!
It was really nice and well maintained with its architecture. There’s also an area for a lookout point where you can take a couple of great shots.
This was an amazing experience. I would recommend a tour guide or use the audio guide. The history is fascinating as is the castle and grounds. Sadly you can not take photos of the interior but it is stunning. Much better than Osaka castle.
My fiancé and I visited this place while on Holiday. You have a few options for tickets, which was nice. The inside of the castle was beautiful filled with rich history panels explaining each room and replica murals. It took us a total of 1.5 hours to get through it with pictures and it wasn’t very packed. They have beautiful resting areas as well.
Beautiful castle and grounds. Nice to see at different times of the year. It was snowing here a few days before, but it was just raining when we visited. The nightingale floors are beautiful and so are the painted panels. The blossom in the garden was just starting to bloom for spring.
This castle is very imposing and beautiful. There are two types of tickets, one for outdoors to visit the gardens and another one for indoors to visit the castle inside. As everything in Japan everything is very well kept and clean. There were a lot of people but the place is so big that is not overwhelming. Im amazed by the bright green of the nature in this country.
