The Beauty of Nijo-jo Castle - 5

Nijo-jo Series: Spring delights in Kyoto

Larry Knipfing Apr 16, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Kimono and sakura, classic style, at Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto</p>

<p>Weeping cherry tree and the green grass of a field beyond</p>

<p>Rock, field, and sakura at Nijo-jo Castle grounds</p>

<p>Cherry blossoms with building in background at Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto</p>

<p>A corner of the Nijo-jo Castle grounds</p>

<p>There are many women in kimono enjoying the sakura</p>

<p>Dramatic contrast of black, pink, and blue</p>

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

<p>There are many different types of cherry trees in the Nijo-jo Castle grounds</p>

<p>Nijo-jo Castle also has some beautiful pine trees</p>

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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). <a href="https://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/donation/info/?lang=en" target="_blank">Read more</a>

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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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Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...