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Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture · Special Place of Scenic Beauty
Nijō Castle
- Nearest stationNijōjō-mae Station 0.4 km
- DesignationSpecial Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure
- Year1601 (recorded)
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.
From the Wikipedia article “Nijō Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Nijō Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Nijōjō-mae Station, 0.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure |
| Year | 1601 (recorded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Nijō Castle?
- Nijōjō-mae Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Nijō Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure.
- When was Nijō Castle recorded?
- In 1601.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shiro-shoin: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Kuro-shoin: Reggaeman (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ōhiroma: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Shikidai: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Tōzamurai and Kurumayose: CCP2017 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shinsen-en: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
