Imperial Villa Nijō Castle, Castle in Kyoto, Japan
Nijō Castle is a flatland castle located in Kyoto, Japan.
The castle was built in 1603 as the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period.
It's known for its well-preserved Ninomaru Palace filled with ornate interiors and beautiful gardens.
The castle is open to the public and it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Its 'nightingale floors' chirp when walked upon to protect the occupants from sneak attacks and assassins.
Location: Nakagyō-ku
Inception: 1601
Founders: Tokugawa Ieyasu, Itakura Katsushige
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Material: wood
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:45-17:00
Website: nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/?lang=en
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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