Kyoto Ancient City, Witnessing Japanese History

Nijo Castle in Kyoto is a castle in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. It was the headquarters of the Edo Shogun in Kyoto. Nijo Castle was built in 1603 and was a symbol of power for the Edo Shogunate. The architecture of Nijo Castle combines traditional Japanese and Western architectural styles, with a gorgeous and majestic appearance. The castle consists of buildings such as the Higashi Ote Gate, Kara Gate, Ninomaru Palace, and Honmaru Palace. Higashi-Otemon Gate is the main gate of Nijo Castle and is an important cultural property of Japan. Karamon Gate is the largest gate of Nijo Castle and is an important cultural property of Japan. Ninomaru Palace is the central building of Nijo Castle and a national treasure of Japan. The Honmaru Palace is the harem building of Nijo Castle and is an important cultural property of Japan. Nijo Castle witnessed important events in Japanese history, including the proclamation of the Shogun by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the promulgation of the laws of the Edo Shogunate and the court nobles, the visit of Emperor Go-Mizunoo, the restoration of power at the end of the shogunate, and the banquet of Emperor Taisho. #Japanese and Korean urban attractions #Japanese ancient city #Kyoto #History #Edo Shogunate