Ninomaru Palace

🌸🌺🌿🍃 The Ninomaru Palace is also the site where the Great Meiji Restoration began, marking the start of Japan's Meiji Restoration. 🌸🌺🌿🍃 China's Self-Strengthening Movement predated the Meiji Restoration, and the fortunes of both nations eventually converged in the First Sino-Japanese War. 🌸🌺🌿🍃 The outcome is self-evident, and the reasons behind it are a source of both reflection and regret. 🏮 Although Nijo Castle also features distinctive courtyards, including the famous Ninomaru Garden, 🌸🌺🌿🍃 the essence lies within the Ninomaru Palace. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed inside, so one must linger and observe carefully, 🌸🌺🌿🍃 capturing the beautiful paintings with the eyes. 🎨 #JapanTravelGuide #KyotoTravel #NijoCastle 🌸🌺🌿🍃