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Nijo Castle
541 Nijojo-cho, Horikawa-nishiiru, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
+81 75-841-0096
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Ranked #13 of 278 attractions in Kyoto
278 Reviews
Type: Castles
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This world heritage site was the home of Tokugawa leyasu, one of the most powerful men in Japan. The castle was built as a residence and not for......
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This world heritage site was the home of Tokugawa leyasu, one of the most powerful men in Japan. The castle was built as a residence and not for defense purposes. However, to protect the shogun from enemies, special creaky floorboards were installed to warn of anyone approaching.
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Pretty amazing grounds for Nijo Castle. Shoguns in Nijo were very definitely safe, but I was wondering how it was protecting the Imperial Palace, what it was supposed to do.
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We've seen Nijo castle, day and night, in three seasons. It is always fascinating. The castle with its nightingale floors is interesting historically, and the decorations are eye-opening. It is a terrible shame that the wall paintings appear to be deteriorating as the abstract designs are amazing to western eyes given the period they were painted. Every detail in the...
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Singapore, Singapore
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The castle is just right next to bus stop. Wonderful crafmanship and artworks which you can find throughout the building. There is also another garden with pond right next to the castle. Can imagine a shogun can own such as big castle at that time. No photo shot and shoe is allow within the castle.
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Nijo was nice. Too bad the majority was under construction, although it was really interesting to see all these big rooms being used during the Edo times and such. I cannot believe they needed so much space for a single person.
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After having read the book many years ago - it was amazing to experience the Nightingale floor in Nijo Castle.
& the screen paintings are not to be missed - they are exquisite!!!
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Sydney, Australia
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The building inside doesn't allow any photos but good place to have an idea how the shogun used to live. The building is not huge and for most, the highlight would be the floor that squeaks like a bird.
Another interesting feature was a wooden carving on one of its walls (at the top) which had a phoenix carving on...
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The floor of the castle is designed to squeek so it sounds like nightingales to ward of enemies - amazing!
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Good touristy thing to visit (on my 1/2 day Sunrise tour) lots of culture. No photos inside though which was a shame.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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A Unesco heritage site, this small castle is quite nice. There is a huge garden here too.
The squeaking floor inside the castle is interesting, but photography is prohibited.
Good for 1 time visit, if you have time in Kyoto.
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