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2. www.japan-guide.com › e › e3918Nijo Castle (Nijojo) - Kyoto Travel - japan-guide.com

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   (1,842) #6 of 64 most visited in Kyoto. Intro. Get There. Hours & Fees. Hotels. Experiences. Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).

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   Coordinates: 35°0′51″N 135°44′51″E. Nijō Castle (二条城, Nijō-jō) is a flatland castle in Kyoto, Japan. The castle consists of two concentric rings ( Kuruwa) of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens.

   • Built: 1679
   • Owner: Kyoto

   • Open to the public: yes
   • Type: Plains castle (平城)

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   Why should you visit Nijo Castle in Kyoto?

   • This is why I am writing this English article for you to make your trip in Kyoto much more enjoyable! Nijo Castle was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate, and has been the setting for various historical events, including the announcement of the Great Restoration that led to the end of the Edo shogunate.

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   Is Nijo Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • Its palace buildings are arguably the best surviving examples of castle palace architecture of Japan's feudal era, and the castle was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1994. Nijo Castle can be divided into three areas: the Honmaru (main circle of defense), the Ninomaru (secondary circle of defense) and some gardens around them.

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   Why did the Tokugawa shoguns not use Nijo Castle?

   • Despite a prestigious status and the proximity of Kyoto Imperial Palace, the Tokugawa shoguns seldom used Nijo Castle, and only on their occasional visits to the old city. It was however the place where two major decisions of Japan’s history were proclaimed: the beginning of the Tokugawa era and its end.

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5. nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jpWorld Heritage Site Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo Castle ...

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   History and Features of Nijo-jo Castle. Summary of Nijo-jo Castle; History; Chronology; Ninomaru-goten Palace; Honmaru-goten Palace; Gardens; Nijo-jo Castle’s Four Seasons; Nijo-jo Castle Seen from the Sky; Nijo-jo Castle Painting Gallery. Past Exhibitions; 調査研究・報告書; Facility Facility. Guide Map; Official Guided Tour of Nijo ...

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6. nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp › castle_guide › mapGuide Map | World Heritage Site Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo ...

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   History and Features of Nijo-jo Castle. Summary of Nijo-jo Castle; History; Chronology; Ninomaru-goten Palace; Honmaru-goten Palace; Gardens; Nijo-jo Castle’s Four Seasons; Nijo-jo Castle Seen from the Sky; Nijo-jo Castle Painting Gallery. Past Exhibitions; 調査研究・報告書; Facility Facility. Guide Map; Official Guided Tour of Nijo ...

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   View on Google Maps. Get Transit Info. KEYWORDS. MAP. ©Nijo Castle Office. A reminder of the power of the Edo period's warlords. Nijo Castle is perhaps the starkest representation of the power the shogun, or warlords, once held over the emperor during the Edo period (1603-1867).

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   Feb 18, 2024 · 5 Highlights of Nijo Castle. Nijo Castle is a vast castle with a total area of 275,000 square meters and a perimeter of approximately 2 kilometers. Below is a recommended map of a two-hour course for an efficient tour of Nijo Castle. Here are some of the highlights.

9. www.kanpai-japan.com › kyoto › nijo-castleNijo Castle - The Former Tokugawa Shogunate Residence

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   Nijo-jo is a Japanese castle located in downtown Kyoto. Built in 1603 for shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, it was the residence of the first shogun of the Edo period. The whole site is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994.