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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.
Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1868). His grandson Iemitsu completed the castle's palace buildings 23 years later and expanded the castle by adding a five story castle keep.
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). It is one of the best-known castles in Japan, due to its historical importance, prominence and the city, and UNESCO World Heritage status.
Jan 29, 2021 · 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.
Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo Castle has witnessed the changes of Japan, including the prosperity and decline of the Tokugawa Family.
Nijo-jo Castle was the residence of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto, who had been ruling Japan for over 260 years from 1603 to 1868, and it remains an eloquent testimony to their power.
Feb 18, 2024 · Nijo Castle (nijo-jo) was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu and was the setting for historical events such as the Great Restoration. The castle is registered as a World Heritage site as a representative example of the samurai-style shoin-style castle.
Nijo-jo Castle has witnessed some of the most important events in Japanese history in the 400 years since it was built. The castle was completed in 1603 on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867).
Nijo Castle is one of the most accessible UNESCO spots in Kyoto, being just a short walk from Nijojo-mae Station. The former residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, the sprawling castle grounds are surrounded by a wide moat and massive stone walls.
Known as the Kyoto residence of the famous shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijō Castle is a stronghold that represents the prestige and power of the mighty leader known as the unifier of Japan.
