Nijo Castle, Kyoto

The article and photos by Fumiko Koike

Contents:

1. Introduction of Nijo Castle

2. Tour Information

3. Message

1. Introduction of Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle was built in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of the 1st Tokugawa Shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa.

 

In 1867, the Tokugawa military government declared the return of the sovereign power to the Emperor at Nijo Castle. Tokugawa’s rule lasted for about 270 years, from the early 17th to the middle of the 19th century.

 

You can see the samurai housing style architecture by visiting this relic of the Shogun. It is also designated as a UNESCO site.

2. Tour Information

To read the tour information in details, please go to the following pages:

日本語でツアー詳細をご覧になりたい方は、下記のボタンより該当ページをご覧ください。

3. Message

If you are looking for guided tours to visit Nijo Castle or/and other places in Kyoto, you are most welcome to contact Kyoto MANSAI Tours! 

The article and photos by Fumiko Koike