Nijo Castle is located in the Nakagyou Ward about six minutes' drive from Citadines Karasuma-Gojo Kyoto. The castle, which was built in 1603 is perfectly preserved in terms of towers, moat and walls. It is a great place to visit to understand the true might and power of the Shogunate at the time. Some of the major highlights at Nijo Castle that you need to look out for, is the Ninomaru Palace, the Higashi Otemon Gate, the Inner Gate and the Hall of Imperial Emissary or Jodan-no-ma.