KYOTO—One of the main buildings at Nijo-jo Castle here, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will reopen to the public on Sept. 1 after being closed for 17 years, the city government announced on June 17.

KYOTO -- A paid livestreamed tour of Nijo Castle in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto will be held on May 17 for the first time as the facility remains closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The ...

In 1940, a scholar was going through the holdings of the Imperial Household when a manuscript in the geography section caught his eye. Seeing it titled “Towazugatari,” meaning “Unrequested Tale,” he ...

Plan Ahead: If you're planning to enter the palace, you'll be asked to remove your shoes. Photography also isn't allowed. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle is considered one of the best ...

With its beautifully preserved historical buildings and immaculately landscaped grounds, Nijo Castle is arguably Kyoto’s most impressive attraction. This spring, you can experience the Unesco World ...

Nijo Castle Samurai Daishos are powerful enemies in Assassin's Creed Shadows, and taking them down is the key to unlocking the Legendary Chest inside the castle. Located in the heart of Kyoto, Nijo ...

Constructed in 1603, Nijo Castle was initially the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the very first shogun of the Edo Era. After the fall of the Shogunate, it was converted into an Imperial Palace and now ...

Nijo Castle Kyoto. Constructed in 1603, Nijo Castle was initially the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the very first shogun of the Edo Era. After the fall of the Shogunate, it was converted into an ...