Kyoto Maple Viewing Guide: Nijo Castle.

Those who come to Kyoto to see the maple leaves this season are in luck! You can not only visit ancient temples and cities, but also enjoy the beautiful maple leaves. This time, let's go to the famous Nijo Castle! 📍Address: 541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan 🚗Transportation: Take bus No. 9 or No. 50 from Kyoto Station to Nijojo-mae Station 🕙Opening hours: 08:45–17:00 Autumn Festival: 18:00–22:00 (October 25–December 8 only) 💰Ticket price: About CNY 100 🌟Highlights: Nijo Castle was built in the prosperous Edo period, with a total area of about 7,300 square meters, and is also a symbol of the power of the Edo shogunate. At the same time, it is also recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Nijo Castle includes the Honmaru Palace, Ninomaru Palace, White Study, Black Study, and Inner Residence. Even if you don't come during the maple leaf season, these halls are worth visiting for a few hours. At the same time, Nijo Castle includes three Japanese-style gardens with different styles. The more famous one is the Ninomaru Garden, which incorporates Ming Dynasty elements on the basis of Japanese architecture, which resonates with people. 📌Tips: ✅The Honmaru Palace houses more than 3,600 barrier paintings, mainly created by the Kano school artist Kano Tanyu. The paintings on these screens are lifelike, and it is no wonder that one-third of them are listed as important cultural properties. ✅Like other castles, Nijo Castle's Tang Gate is also a highlight. It also has a domineering name: Tangbofeng. The cranes, turtles, and lions carved on the door also symbolize good luck. ✅The Nijo Castle Autumn Festival has already started on October 25 and will last until December 8. The gorgeous night maples and brilliant light shows are sure to make visitors forget to return. ✅During the Autumn Festival, the opening hours will be extended to 10:00 pm, and the theme of this year's festival is "Harvest." The light show at the Honmaru Palace is the highlight of the entire Autumn Festival, so be sure to check it out! ✅In addition to enjoying the night maples and light shows, there are also many food stalls here. You can enjoy a variety of B-grade gourmet foods. In addition, there is also amazake on site, which is great! What are you waiting for? Come to Nijo Castle this autumn to experience a beautiful visual feast!