Nijo Castle is a historic castle located in Kyoto, Japan. It was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period, and later served as the main residence of the Tokugawa shogunate. The castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
The castle is known for its beautiful architecture, including the Ninomaru Palace, which is the main palace of the castle and is adorned with intricate carvings, gold leaf, and fusuma (sliding door) paintings. The palace is also known for its nightingale floor, which makes chirping noises when walked on, designed to alert the residents to intruders.
Visitors can take a tour of the palace and castle grounds, and learn about the history and architecture of the castle. The castle also offers a traditional tea ceremony, where visitors can experience traditional Japanese tea ceremony and enjoy matcha (green tea) with traditional sweets in a traditional tea room.
Nijo Castle is open year-round and is a popular tourist destination in Kyoto. It can be accessed by taking a bus from Kyoto Station or by walking from the nearby Nijo-jo-mae Station.
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