Nijo Castle was built four hundred fourteen years ago (in 1603) by the first Shogun of the TokugawaShogunate, Ieyasu Tokugawa. Ieyasu intended for this castle to serve as a foundation for unifyingJapan and restoring peace to the country, not as a military base. The Edo Period began in this yearand lasted for two hundred sixty-five years without experiencing any major wars, just as Ieyasuintended.

Twenty-three years later, a festive ceremony was held to welcome the Emperor to Nijo Castle,which demonstrated the true realization of peace. Although it has undergone several majorrenovations, such as expanding its western side outwards and altering room layouts, Nijo Castlepreserves much of its appearance from those days.

Since its construction, the castle has survived several earthquakes and fires. Despite this, the castleboasts at present 24 of its original Edo Period structures, to which 4 more were added during theMeiji Period. In recognition of this, the Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs has designated 6 of thecastle's building structures as National Treasures and another 22 as Important Cultural Properties.Furthermore, the entire area is designated as both a national Historical Site and a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site. In terms of fine arts and crafts, 1,016 of the painted panels adorning the walls havereceived national designation.

One hundred and fifty years ago, when the Meiji Government was inaugurated and the Emperormoved to Tokyo, Nijo Castle's official duties came to a close. However, it was returned to service as adetached imperial residence, being frequently visited by the Emperor Himself. In 1939, the Emperorbestowed Nijo Castle upon the City of Kyoto, which opened it to the public the following year. Thesedays, 1.8 million visitors come to visit the castle.

The History of Nijo Castle

The Repair and Restoration

of

Nijo Castle

Restoration of the Karamon Gate 2011 - 2013

Roofing

Decorative FittingsCarvings and Engravings

2014 - 2016

Mud Walls

Roofing

Decorative Fittings

Restoration of the Higashi Otemon Gate

防災工事で設置した設備概要

200 トン貯水槽・ポンプ室

本丸御殿での放水試験（12月 21日）

ポール式放水銃 防災カメラ　及びモニターシステム

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200 ton water reservoir · pump room

Document 4Outline of equipment installed for disaster prevention construction

Water discharge test at Honmaru Goten (21 December)

Pole type water discharge gun

Disaster prevention camera & Monitor system

二条城放水銃設備系統図

P 放水銃設備

送水管本管

地上式貯水槽建

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放水銃(６基)

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送水管

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放水銃(３基)

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送水管

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放水銃(４基)

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送水管

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放水銃(４基)

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送水管

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(本丸御殿南系統)

Nijo Castle water discharge gun facility system

Water discharge gun facility

Main pipe of water supply

Discharge gun (6 units)

Water supply pipe

Discharge gun (3 units)

Discharge gun (4 units)

Discharge gun (4 units)

Water supply pipe

Water supply pipe

Water supply pipe

Simultaneous opening valve

Simultaneous opening valve

Ground water reservoire

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消火栓ルート

消火栓

第二消火栓

消火栓BOX

Location map of fire hydrant in the castle

Fire hydrant route

Fire hydrant

Second fire hydrant

Fire hydrant box