Nijo Castle Grounds
Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Post of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together.
This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you while staying close to home.
August 3rd, 2020
For our last day in Japan, we’re taking a quick stroll around Kyoto’s Nijo Castle, built in the early 1600s. Nijo castle is a hirajiro, or flatland castle, built on the plains rather than a hilltop. It has numerous gates and two moats, with gardens throughout the site. The lines, textures and landscapes feel classically inspired in their simplicity and reverence for nature.
Tomorrow, we’ll depart Japan for a new destination.
See you then,
Kelly
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It’s a shame I missed this castle, it looks so elegant. I was not far away, at the imperial palace, on a visit by a guide who spoke only Japanese, while none of the visitors spoke his language, weird.
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That is weird. 🙂 I wish I had taken better photos. I think I was enjoying the walk so much I only snapped a handful but thought they might be worth sharing. Happy to know you enjoyed seeing Nijo! Thanks!
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Serene 🙂 🙂
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Love your perspective in the first photo and my other fave is the greenish metal door. I’m drawn to old doors on old buildings wherever we travel. They just don’t make ’em like they used to, do they?
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No, they don’t! But they should! Doors are such opportunities to show personality, color, skill and imagination on entry to whatever is on the other side. I can’t wait to build a house someday and think about the front door. 🙂
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Have you ever seen a blog by Norm?
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No…. tell me more!
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Sorry. I hit SEND too soon. Thursday Doors is the name of Norm’s challenge and bloggers post some pretty interesting doors from their travels. It’s good!
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Oh, cool!! I’ll look for it. Would love to see more doors! Thanks for the tip.
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So different and beautiful. Thanks, Kelly!
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Hey Lisa! Thank you! 🙂
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