Before You Book Nijō Castle: Every Cost, and What's Worth It

Nijō Castle, the Tokugawa shoguns' Kyoto residence, is famous for its 'nightingale floors' that squeak to warn of intruders. There's the standard ticket with the Ninomaru Palace, student and child prices, the separately reserved Honmaru Palace and seasonal events. Most of them sound worth paying for. You don't need the most expensive one to have a great visit. In this guide we walk through what each option costs, what you really get, and how to choose the right one, whether that's a quiet 8:45 am start or a busy midday.