Nijo Castle Grounds

The grounds and gardens of Nijo Castle in Kyoto cover more than 20 square kilometres.

(Some photos by Van)

Monday February 14, 2005

Ninomaru Palace is surrounded by an expansive garden, designed by the famous lanscape architect and tea master Kobori Enshu (1579 - 1647). In typical Japnese tradition, it is designed around a central pond. Within the pond are three islands: Horai-jima (Island of Eternal Happiness), Tsuru-jima (Crane Island), and Kame-jima (Turtle Island).

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