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Nijō Castle (二条城; -jō) is located in Kyoto, Japan. The castle consists of two concentric rings of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens. The surface area of the castle is 275 000 square meters, of which 8000 square meters is occupied by buildings. This page is about the city Kyoto. ...
History In 1601 Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of Tokugawa Shogunate ordered all the feudal lords in Western Japan to contribute to the construction of the Nijo Castle. The construction was completed during the reign of Tokugawa Iemitsu in 1626. It was built as the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shoguns. Events February 8 - Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, rebels against Elizabeth I of England - revolt is quickly crushed February 25 - Robert Devereux beheaded Jesuit Matteo Ricci arrives in China Bad harvest in Russia due to rainy summer Dutch troops drive Portuguese from Málaga Battle of Kinsale, Ireland Births...
Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu Tokugawa Ieyasu (previously spelled Iyeyasu); å¾³å· å®¶åº· (January 31, 1543 – June 1, 1616) was the founder of the Tokugawa bakufu of Japan which ruled from the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 until the Meiji Restoration in 1868. ...
The Tokugawa shogunate or Tokugawa bakufu (å¾³å·å¹•åºœ) (also known as the Edo bakufu) was a feudal military dictatorship of Japan established in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family until 1868. ...
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Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu Tokugawa Iemitsu (previously spelled Iyemitsu);(1604 - 1651) was the third shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty who reigned from 1623 to 1651. ...
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This page is about the city Kyoto. ...
The Tokugawa shogunate or Tokugawa bakufu (å¾³å·å¹•åºœ) (also known as the Edo bakufu) was a feudal military dictatorship of Japan established in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family until 1868. ...
In 1788 the Inner Palace was destroyed by a city-wide fire. The site remained empty until 1862. 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
In 1867 the Ninomaru Palace was the stage for the declaration by Tokugawa Yoshinobu, returning the authority to the Imperial Court. Next year the Imperial Cabinet was installed in the castle. In 1939 the palace was donated to the city of Kyoto and opened to the public the following year. 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
Tokugawa Yoshinobu in French military uniform, c. ...
Imperial Court in Kyoto was the nominal ruling government of Japan since 794 until the Meiji Era, in which the court was moved to Tokyo and was integrated into the Meiji government. ...
1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...
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Fortifications
 Inner walls and moat of the Nijo Castle The Nijo Castle has two concentric rings of fortifications, both consisting of a wall and a wide moat. There is also a much simpler wall surrounding the Ninomaru Palace. The outer wall has three gates while the inner wall has two. In the southwest corner of the inner wall the are the foundations of a five-storey keep, destroyed by a fire in 1750. The inner walls contain the Honmaru Palace with its garden. Between the two main rings of fortifications are located the Ninomaru Palace, Kitchens, Guard House and several gardens. Download high resolution version (2304x1728, 1383 KB)Nijo Castle, moat and exterior, Kyoto, Japan. ...
Download high resolution version (2304x1728, 1383 KB)Nijo Castle, moat and exterior, Kyoto, Japan. ...
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Ninomaru Palace
 The main entrance of the Ninomaru Palace seen through a gate in the surrounding wall The 3300 square meter Ninomaru Palace is built almost entirely of Hinoki cypress. The decoration includes lavish quantities of gold foil and elaborate wood carvings, intended to impress visitors with the power and wealth of the shoguns. The sliding doors and walls of each room are decorated with wall paintings by artists of the Kano School. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1952, 357 KB) Summary This is a picture of Ninomaru Palace in the Nijo Castle. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1952, 357 KB) Summary This is a picture of Ninomaru Palace in the Nijo Castle. ...
Binomial name Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc. ...
In Japanese history, a shogun (å°†è» shÅgun) was the practical ruler of Japan for most of the time from 1192 to the Meiji Era beginning in 1868. ...
The castle is an excellent example of social control manifested in architectural space. Low-ranking visitors were received in the outer, more gaudy regions of the Ninomaru, whereas high-ranking visitors were shown the more subtle inner chambers. Rather than attempt to conceal the entrances to the rooms for bodyguards (as was done in many castles), the Tokugawas chose to display them prominently. Thus, the construction lent itself to expressing intimidation and power to Edo-period visitors.
The building houses several different reception chambers, offices and the living quarters of the shogun, where only female attendants were allowed. One of the most striking features of Nijo Castle are the "nightingale floors" in the corridors. To protect the occupants from sneak attacks and assassins, the builders constructed the floors of the corridors in such a way as to squeak like birds when anyone walks on them. Nightingale floors, or uguisubari, were designed to make a chirping sound when walked upon. ...
Honmaru Palace The Honmaru Palace has a surface area of 1600 square meters. The complex has four parts: Living quarters, reception and entertainment rooms, entrance halls and kitchen area. The different areas are connected by corridors and courtyards. The architectural style is late Edo period. The palace displays paintings by several famous masters, such as Kano Eigaku. Nijo castle in Kyoto. ...
Nijo castle in Kyoto. ...
The Edo period (Japanese: 江戸時代, Edo-jidai), also called Tokugawa period, is a division of Japanese history running from 1600 to 1867. ...
The Honmaru Palace was originally known as the Katsura Palace before relocated to the present site and renamed. Originally the palace had 55 buildings, but only a small part was relocated.
Gardens
 The pond of the Ninomaru Garden The castle area has several gardens and groves of cherry and ume trees. The Ninomaru garden was designed by the famous landscape architect and tea master Kobori Enshu. It is located between the two main rings of fortification, next to the palace of the same name. The garden has a large pond with three islands and features numerous carefully placed stones and topiary pine trees. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1952, 507 KB) Summary This is a picture of Ninomaru Garden located in Nijo Castle. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1952, 507 KB) Summary This is a picture of Ninomaru Garden located in Nijo Castle. ...
Species Prunus jamasakura Prunus serrulata Prunus x yedoensis Sakura (桜 or 櫻) is the Japanese name for ornamental cherry trees, Prunus serrulata, and their blossoms. ...
Binomial name Prunus mume Siebold & Zucc. ...
The Seiryu-en garden is the most recent part of the whole Nijo Castle. It was constructed in 1965 in the northern part of the complex. It is intended as a facility for the reception of official guests of the city of Kyoto and a venue for cultural events. Seiryu-en has two tea houses and more than 1000 carefully arranged stones. 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ...
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