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.

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-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.

Nijo Castle is on a huge plot of land with many trees and ponds around it. It is Edo-style construction made to exude power of the Shogunate facing the Imperial Palace. Its 'nightingale' floors, squeak to alert the presence of any intruders. A 1-hour tour is 2500 yen; 600 yen for a good audio tour. Paintings show seasonal change in different rooms.

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.

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.

2024年2月18日 · 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.

2024年1月29日 · Nijo Castle, located in Kyoto, is a Unesco World Heritage Site renowned for its historical significance and exquisite architecture. Built in the early 17th century, it boasts ornate interiors, beautiful gardens, and the famous nightingale floors that chirp when walked on.

Located near the center of Kyoto and not very far from Kyoto Imperial Garden, Nijo Castle is a must-see for tourists. The castle area was only given the name of ‘Nijo Castle’ relatively recently, in 1939. It is actually made up of several parts including two separate palaces – Ninomaru Palace and Honmaru Palace.

2012年12月27日 · Nijo Castle or Nijo-jo, in the west of Kyoto city, was built for the first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, who ruled a newly-united Japan from 1603-16, but the great man died before the structure was fully completed.