April 27, 2013
"Not only did Nijo Castle witness the rise and fall of the Tokugawa, but the castle has also watched over changes in Japanese History."
The home of the 1st Shogun of the Edo period
(1603-1867), Nijo Castle is one of the 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites found in
Kyoto that you should not miss out. From the entrance of the castle, you can
already see the grandeur of the structure.
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| Ninomaru Palace |
Near the gate, we paid for the castle tickets then went
immediately to the castle. And we didn’t
get the English voice guide system because its additional cost. By the
way, I saw a Filipino family in the entrance who must have went here through a
tour group. I should have followed them to have a free tour explanation of the castle. lol. Travel Tip: It's not allowed to snap photos inside. Make sure to take photos while you are still outside! And the Japanese religiously follow rules :)
