Nijo Castle

Immerse yourself in the rich history and architectural beauty of Nijo Castle. Explore the stunning gardens, majestic buildings, and hidden chambers that make this UNESCO World Heritage Site a must-visit destination.
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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 (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867). Awesome  pic of Travel Photographer “JKboy Jatepinat” • • •⠀ #kyoto #japan #japon #nijocastle #二条城 #tokugawa #edo #shogun #samurai #visitjapan #visitkyoto #samuraiwarrior #japonalia #bushido #budo #koryu #japaneseart Visit Kyoto, Visit Japan, Japanese Castle, Japanese Art, Nijo Castle, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Samurai Warrior, Edo Period, Nihon

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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). Awesome pic of Travel Photographer “JKboy Jatepinat” • • •⠀ #kyoto #japan #japon #nijocastle #二条城 #tokugawa #edo #shogun #samurai #visitjapan #visitkyoto #samuraiwarrior #japonalia #bushido #budo #koryu #japaneseart

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João Oliveira
LANDMARK // 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). His grandson Iemitsu completed the castle's palace buildings 23 years later and further expanded the castle by adding a five story castle keep Japan Architecture, Ancient Architecture, Architecture Details, Asian House Design, Places Around The World, Around The Worlds, Monuments, Japanese Traditional Architecture, Traditional Japanese

LANDMARK // 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). His grandson Iemitsu completed the castle's palace buildings 23 years later and further expanded the castle by adding a five story castle keep

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Monica Garcia

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