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Rare, surviving castle palace of Nijo Castle

On October 22, 2017October 9, 2018 By JenniferIn Castle, Japanese Gardens, Kansai3 Comments

Though having lost its castle keep, Nijo Castle is a worthy visit for its Ninomaru Palace, a rare surviving example of Japan's castle palace.

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