Apr 16, 2014 - 1 min read

The Beauty of Nijo-jo Castle - 5

Nijo-jo Series: Spring delights in Kyoto

By Larry Knipfing

Community writer

Kimono and sakura, classic style, at Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto

Weeping cherry tree and the green grass of a field beyond

Rock, field, and sakura at Nijo-jo Castle grounds

Cherry blossoms with building in background at Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto

There are many women in kimono enjoying the sakura

Dramatic contrast of black, pink, and blue

A beautiful cherry tree perched at the top of a moat wall, Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto

There are many different types of cherry trees in the Nijo-jo Castle grounds

Nijo-jo Castle also has some beautiful pine trees

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Structural reinforcement and restoration will be carried out on all historic structures within Nijo-jo Castle. The various renovations are planned as follows: Honmaru-goten Palace (2017-2023), Tamarigura (2024-2027), Ninomaru-goten Palace (2024-2036), and Tonan Sumi-yagura (2028-2036). Read more

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Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto is beautiful during the spring cherry blossom season. Since the grounds are large, be sure to commit an hour or so to covering the entire area. Just when you think you've seen all that you're going to see, you turn a corner and there are more delights to behold! Another bonus is that even though a lot of people visit, because it is such a large place you never feel like you are in the midst of a crowd.

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By Larry Knipfing

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Jeradyne Cheong 9 years ago

Lovely pictures, Larry! =D

Bonson Lam 10 years ago

Thanks Larry for your series on Nijo Castle. There are so many aspects to this place, the grounds, the cherry blossoms, the gates, and the castle, to name a few. Thank you for capturing it!

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