Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto

Even though my blog title is "CurioCity Tokyo Exploring", I'd like to expand the area. I'll introduce main sightseeing spots outside of Tokyo. Let's start with Kyoto.

Nijo-jo Castle was built in 1603 by the first Shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa.
This is relatively new in Kyoto.

It was built as the official residence of Shogun in Kyoto.
The Emperor was in Kyoto at that time.

The last (15th) Shogun returned sovereignty to the emperor in 1867, then the castle became the property of the Imperial family.

The main tower was lost by thunderbolt in 1750.
You can get into Ninomaru building, a National Treasure with 33 rooms.

Gardens are beautiful, too.

Nijo-jo castle was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

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<The Nearest Bus Stop>

Nijo-jo-Mae

<Admission>

600 yen

8:45 - 16:00    Closed from Dec. 28 through Jan. 4
Closed on Tuesdays in Jan, Jul, Aug and Dec.

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