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Nijo Castle and More - Page 1 |
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Pearl Harbor
I saw this in a European and American military surplus store on
Teramachi. |
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Outer Gate
This is the first of the pictures of Nijo Castle.
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Karamon Gate
"The Momoyama-era (1576-1600) Karamon Gate, originally part of
Hideyoshi's Fushimi-jo Castle, features lavish, masterful woodcarving and
metal work. After passing through the gate, you enter the Ninomaru
Palace, which is divided into five buildings with numerous chambers.
Access to the buildings use to depend on rank--only those of highest rank
were permitted into the inner buildings." (Lonely Planet) |
Ninomaru Palace
"This [palace] was built in 1603 as the official residence of [Shogun]
Tokugawa Ieyasu. The ostentatious style was intended as a demonstration
of Ieyasu's prestige and to signal the demise of the emperor's power. To
safeguard against treachery, Ieyasu had the interior fitted with
'nightingale' floors (intruders were detected by the squeaking boards) and
concealed chambers where the bodyguards could keep watch and spring out at
a moment's notice. Fans of ninja movies will recognize the features
immediately." (Lonely Planet) |
Doors to the Guardroom
At least I think that's what they are. I had to be careful because
there is no photography or even sketching allowed in the palace. |
Shogun's Courtroom
This was simply too cool to pass up. I had to wait for like 20
minutes until I felt safe, and I shot it from the waist with the flash
off, pretending to just be looking. Came out pretty good considering. |
Watch Your Head Please
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