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Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto, Japan that is the former residence of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. We’ll review the prestigious Japanese castle in this post and share some of our tips for visiting. While the construction of this site began in 1601, when the Shogunate ordered all the feudal lords …
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Nijo Castle is one of Kyoto’s world-famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, constructed in 1603 by Ieyasu Tokugawa - the first shogun of the Edo Period. During the age of the third shogun, Iemitsu Tokugawa, Nijo Castle underwent significant renovations to accommodate Emperor Go-Mizunoo. This is when murals drawn by Kano Tanyu were commissioned, among other artworks. Today, the well-preserved buildings of Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace are masterpieces that draw visitors from around the world…
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Photo Source: Nijo-jo Castle Audience Chamber Ninomaru Palace Nijo-jo, Kyoto
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Karamon Gate, Nijo Castle (by James Blake Wiener) - The Karamon Gate of Nijo Castle, Kyoto, Japan . The castle was first built in 1603 CE by the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (r. 1603-1605 CE)
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Best things to do in Kyoto Japan. Kinkaku-ji Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizudera Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Nijo Castle, and more.
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A visit to Nijo Castle in Kyoto needs to be a part of your itinerary to Kyoto. Find out how to visit, and what to see at Nijo Castle. Here is your handy complete guide to Nijo Castle.
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There are 17 World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. Nijo Castle is the only castle of them all. In the middle of Kyoto, Nijo-jo is easy to get to, and with such a long history is a great place to visit. With 2 palaces and a few traditional gardens, this ancient fortress is one-of-a-kind.
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