Known as the Kyoto residence of the famous leader Tokugawa Ieyasu (the first shogun of the Edo Period), Nijō Castle is a stronghold that represents the prestige and power of the mighty leader known as the unifier of Japan. The castle dates back to the early 17th century.
The temple is part of the Unesco WHS, inscribed as “The Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)”. This site consist of seventeen parts that are situated in Kyoto and surroundings.
1. Byodo-in
2. Daigo-ji
3. Enryaku-ji
4. Hongan-ji
5. Jisho-ji
6. Kamomioya-jinja (Shimogamo Shrine)
7. Kamowakeikazuchi-jinja (Kamigamo shrine)
8. Kiyomizu-dera
9. Kozan-ji
10. Kyo-o-gokoku-ji (To-ji)
11. Nijo-jo
12. Ninna-ji
13. Rokuon-ji (Kinkaku-ji or the Golden Pavilion)
14. Ryoan-ji
15. Saiho-ji
16. Tenryu-ji
17. Ujigami-jinja
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