Nijō Castle
元離宮二条城
Explore a shogun's castle, a UNESCO site with stunning gardens and historic palace buildings.
What it is
- A castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
- Served as a residence for the Shogun.
- Became an imperial villa in 1884.
- Opened to the public in 1940.
What to see
- The entire castle grounds are a National Historic Site.
- Ninomaru Palace is a National Treasure.
- Ninomaru Garden is a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
- A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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