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	Nijo Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The surface area of the castle is 275 000 square meters, of which 8000 square meters is occupied by buildings.
		In 1867 the Ninomaru Palace was the stage for the declaration by Tokugawa Yoshinobu, returning the authority to the Imperial Court.
		The Nijo Castle has two concentric rings of fortifications, both consisting of a wall and a wide moat.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nijo_Castle (719 words)

	Japan Architecture: Nijo Castle, Kyoto, Japan
		Nijo's floorplan derives from the copies of Heian-era mansions popular in the Muromachi period.
		Constructed within the Nijo compound in 1626 for an imperial visit by the Emperor Gomino-O, the Ninomaru Palace is strikingly similar to the Murumachi-era Hosokawa mansion.
		Despite the glory of Nijo, it was used very rarely--three times for Ieyesu and twice for his successor, including the Imperial visit of Gomino-O. When the Shoguns finally returned to Kyoto for visits at the close of the Togukawa era in the mid-1800s, the castle had lain empty for over two-hundred years.
	www.orientalarchitecture.com /kyoto/NIJO.htm (586 words)

	A Trip to Japan: Nijo Castle, Kyoto (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The castle was originally built in 1603 to be the offical Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa Shogun, Ieyasu, and it was completed in 1626 by the third Shogun, Iemitsu, who tranferred some structures from the Fushimi Castle, built in the Momoyama Period (1573-1614).
		Consequently, lavished decorated Nijo Castle is representative of the height of Momoyama architecture.
		The castle was donated to the City of Kyoto, and renamed Nijo Castle (nijo-jo).
	www.burgessbroadcast.org /japan/nijo.htm (312 words)

	Nijo Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The South-east turret on the outer moat of Nijo Castle.
		Nijo Castle was to be a symbol of the Shogun's power, significantly placed in the heart of Japan's imperial capital.
		When the Shogun was not in Kyoto, Nijo Castle would be left with a garrison of loyal troops.
	aaronwilliamson.com /travel/japan/nijo_jo/nijo_castle.htm (668 words)

	Nijo Jo - The Famous Castle of Kyoto - Japanese Culture
		While Nijo Jo is referred to as a castle, it actually served as the Shogun's residence and has nothing in common with other castles in Japan.
		Once inside the castle, you'll notice some of the remaining beautiful scenes of tigers and pine trees (symbols of power and strength) painted by the famous Kano school of artisans.
		When Nijo Jo was occupied by the Shogun, ninja were scattered throughout the garden posing as gardeners.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art21568.asp (559 words)

	Nijo Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Originally built between 1601 and 1603 under the supervision of Itakura Katsushige, Nijo Castle epitomized the political and military power of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
		While none of the castles in Japanese history can boast of being completely fortified structures, Nijo was considered to be particularly unfortified.
		Upon the completion of Nijo Castle in 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu held a meeting with members of the court and the military in Ohiroma,
	www.columbia.edu /itc/ealac/V3613/kyoto/frames/aut_nijo.htm (216 words)

	Japan 4 Photographs: Kyoto Area (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		At Nijo Castle, an inviting path leads across a stone bridge and on toward the main area of the garden.
		Nijo Castle, which dates to 1603, consists of 70 acres of landscaped grounds.
		Nijo Castle moat showing the massive bulwarks that shielded the Shogun from the outside world.
	www.danhagerman.com /JapanPhoto4.htm (1556 words)

	Nijo Castle, Kyoto
		Nijo Castle was built by the shogunate around 1600.
		There are two main buildings, Ninomaru Palace and the castle itself, with its immense walls and moat.
		The doors to get through the castle gates were also immense: about a foot thick.
	www.dgolds.com /oldsite/Japan/Nijo_Castle.htm (169 words)

	Nijo-jo Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The castle was originally built in 1603 to be the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa Shogun Ieyasu, and it was completed in 1623 by the third Shogun Iemitsu, who transferred some structure from Fushimi Casle, built in the Momoyama Period(1573-1614).
		Consequently lavished decorated Nijo-jo Castle is representative of the height of Momoyama architecture.
		in 1884 it was renamed Nijo Detached Palace and in 1939 dotated to the City of Kyoto renamed Nijo Castle(nijo-jo) and opend to the public.
	www.geocities.com /Tokyo/Island/5752/trip2 (191 words)

	Nijo Castle -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Nijo Castle (二条城; -jō) is located in (A city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan) Kyoto, (A constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building) Japan.
		The castle was built by (Click link for more info and facts about Tokugawa Ieyasu) Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of (Click link for more info and facts about Tokugawa Shogunate) Tokugawa Shogunate in the first half of the 17th century.
		It was the place in which the final Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu, renounced the administration power of the Shogunate and returned it to the (Click link for more info and facts about Imperial Court) Imperial Court.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/ni/nijo_castle.htm (174 words)

	Nijo Castle (Nijojo) \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Kyoto \| Frommers.com
		Built by the first Tokugawa shogun, Ieyasu, in 1603, Nijo Castle is considered the quintessence of Momoyama architecture, built almost entirely of Japanese cypress and boasting delicate transom wood carvings and paintings by the Kano School on sliding doors.
		The original grounds of the castle, however, were without trees -- supposedly because the falling of leaves in autumn reminded the shogun and his tough samurai of life's transitory nature, making them terribly sad.
		Ironically, it was from Nijo Castle that Emperor Meiji issued his 1868 decree abolishing the shogunate form of government.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/kyoto/A23780.html (440 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The construction of the castle started in 1603 and completed in 1626, and was the seat of government until 1868, when the government moved permanently to Tokyo.
		The castle consists of the Ninomaru Palace and Garden, a Guardhouse, the outer and inner moat, and the remains of the Donjon, the protective castle itself.
		The Castle Gardens were immaculate, and each plant, tree, and stone were perfectly set into the surroundings.
	home.earthlink.net /~eherr2754/travel/japan/Kyoto/nijo.html (502 words)

	Japan 2 Photographs: Kyoto Area (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On the grounds of Nijo Castle, a pedestrian gate built by hand using hand-tied bamboo poles and strips.
		A beautiful place for an inner city walk is the Nijo Castle Gardens.
		Nijo Castle's ornate Karamon Gate, which was built in 1626, leads into the inner palace courtyard.
	www.danhagerman.com /JapanPhoto2.htm (1639 words)

	Encyclopedia: Nijo Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Between the two main rings of fortifications are located the Ninomaru Palace, Kitchens, Guard House and several gardens.
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		Jump to: navigation, search Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1952, 357 KB) Summary This is a picture of Ninomaru Palace in the Nijo Castle.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Nijo-Castle (1312 words)

	A Trip to Japan: Honmaru, Nijo Castle, Kyoto (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The original palace in it was constructed in 1626 to house the Shogun and his retainers, and incorporated structures of the Momoyama Period (1573-1614) transferred from Fushimi Castle.
		Its five storied central tower, one located in the southwest corner of the complex, was struck by lightning and burned down in 1750.
		In 1893, the present structure was transferred to Nijo Castle from the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
	www.burgessbroadcast.org /japan/honmaru.htm (128 words)

	Nijo Castle, Kyoto \| MyTravelGuide.com
		Fascinating Nijo Castle (Nijojo), like the shoguns' mausoleums at Nikko, is an ostentatious display of wealth and power in contrast with the austerity often shown in the buildings of the Imperial nobility.
		As you walk through the castle, note the wooden nightingale floors that squeak merrily, not as an aesthetic pleasure, but to serve as an alarm against night intruders.
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	Dining Tips
		As you enter this Nijo Castle you cross a small bridge over a stream with fish in it and a lovely sound of trickling water welcomes you.
		Just inside the huge doors you are warmly greeted and discover that you are in a large upscale restaurant with 3 dining rooms, a separate Sushi Bar, and a lounge with a regular bar where you wait to be called to be seated at a grill which will seat up to 8 people.
		Overall, the Nijo Restaurant was exciting, the food was very good, decor nice and the people you can meet entertaining.
	www.diningtips.com /rest_reviews/nijo_castle.html (525 words)

	The Japanese Garden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Nijo Castle was built in the early seventeenth century as a temporary Kyoto residence for the Tokugawa Shogun.
		Its most famous garden is the one adjoining the Ninomaru Palace.
		Choose a view point from the map or click Tour the Garden for more views of this garden.
	academic.bowdoin.edu /zen/intro_template.shtml?nijo (105 words)

	AllRefer.com - Kano, family or school of Japanese painters (Asian And Middle Eastern Art, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		He became one of the most vigorous and versatile of Japanese painters.
		He worked in both Edo and Kyoto, decorating castles and royal palaces.
		Although much of his work has since disappeared, some screen paintings are still preserved at Nijo Castle in Kyoto and at Nagoya Castle.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/K/Kano-fam.html (448 words)

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	Pictures of Kyoto-Nijo Castle, Ninomaru Palace - Search Photographs Photos Images and Photo Clip Art - 334018 334018.jpg
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	Pictures of Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		(That last "jou" of "Nijoujou" means "castle") This is the castle from where the Tokugawa Shogunate ran Japan for roughly a couple hundred years, til the Meiji Restoration.
		The transitions of Tokugawa power were pretty much finalized here - both beginning and end (see
		One of the castle walls, overlooking an inner moat.
	www.rei.org /JPN/Kyoto/Nijoujou-Sanjuusan-Kiyomizu (413 words)

	Nijo Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Left to right: Gary Burger, student who simply wanted his picture taken with us, Deloris Buerger and sister Maxine McDonald, Dotty and Larry Brown
		One of the interesting things about the castle was the "Nightingale Floors" that were designed to squeak as a safety alarm.
		Westerners would be surprised at the lack of furniture and the beauty of the wall screens.
	www.pvcc.cc.va.us /fac/lbrown/nijocastle.html (61 words)

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