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. The wide moat, massive stone walls, and heavy yet elaborate gates are still impressive, and were the only fortifications the inhabitants felt necessary, so firm ...

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.

The Castle served as the Kyoto residence of the Shogun on the very rare occasions when he visited the Imperial Capital. When the Shogun was not in residence, the Nijo Zaiban samurai guards, who were dispatched from the Shogun’s capital at Edo (present day Tokyo), were garrisoned at the castle.

Known as the Kyoto residence of the famous leader Tokugawa Ieyasu (the first shogun of the Edo Period), Nijō Castle is a stronghold that represents the prestige and power of the mighty leader known as the unifier of Japan. Construction on the castle was begun in 1601 and finished 25 years later by Ieyasu’s grandson Iemitsu.

2021年1月29日 · 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.

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.

2019年6月26日 · Nijo Castle, located in Kyoto, Japan, was first built in 1603 CE by Tokugawa Ieyasu (r. 1603-1605 CE), founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868 CE). The castle complex is surrounded by a double moat and made up of three distinct areas: the Ninomaru Palace (1626 CE), the Honmaru compound (1847 CE), and the castle's two gardens.

2024年2月19日 · Nestled in the heart of Kyoto stands Nijo Castle, a breathtaking testament to Japan’s historical grandeur and architectural finesse. Built in 1603 as the official residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period, this castle not only served as a symbol of power but also acted as a pivotal site for the Japanese rulers.