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Nijo Castle, Kyoto

Shibuya246 · · 32 photos · 17,259 views · 8 comments

Looking out over the Nijojo buildings from a high vantage point
Looking out over the Nijojo buildings from a high vantage point
The outer entrance to Nijo CastlePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length45mmAperturef/5Shutter1/250sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 14:43
The outer entrance to Nijo Castle
Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length24mmAperturef/5Shutter1/250sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 14:45
Looking back through the main entrance gate
Good to see the school groups going through the historical groundsPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length120mmAperturef/5.6Shutter1/125sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 14:51
Good to see the school groups going through the historical grounds
One of the main buildings which has the Nightingale wooden floors that creak to let you know if an assassin is approachingPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length35mmAperturef/6.3Shutter1/160sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 14:52
The Ninomaru Palace which has the Nightingale wooden floors that creak to let you know if an assassin is approaching
Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length40mmAperturef/5.6Shutter1/125sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 14:51
Nice symmetry in the gate and building
Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length24mmAperturef/3.5Shutter1/800sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:12
Beautiful sunny day in Kyoto
The main hall stands out above the treesPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length35mmAperturef/4Shutter1/1000sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:22
The main hall stands out above the trees
Lots of detail on this entrance wayPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length82mmAperturef/5.3Shutter1/100sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:24
Lots of detail on this entrance way
The pond is a very gentle and calm and scenePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length34mmAperturef/5Shutter1/100sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:31
The pond is a very gentle and calm and scene
Rock gardensPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length82mmAperturef/5.3Shutter1/30sISO250Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:32
Rock gardens
Attention to detail on this rooflinePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length55mmAperturef/5.6Shutter1/125sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:33
Attention to detail on this roofline
The wooden structures have a nice color to themPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length82mmAperturef/8Shutter1/250sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:46
The wooden structures have a nice color to them
Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length29mmAperturef/4.5Shutter1/80sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:46
The changing colors of Autumn
A meeting hallPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length24mmAperturef/7.1Shutter1/200sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:48
A meeting hall
One of the gates inside the gardensPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.4Shutter1/1250sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:58
One of the gates inside the gardens
Beautiful surroundsPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.4Shutter1/1000sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:59
Beautiful surrounds
Entrance to a tea housePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.4Shutter1/400sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:00
Entrance to a tea house
Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/6.3Shutter1/160sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:01
What a beautiful garden to walk around
Autumn colorsPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/6.3Shutter1/160sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:02
Autumn colors
The gardens and structures blend together wellPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/5.6Shutter1/125sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:04
The gardens and structures blend together well
Very nice pathways to walk down and admire the treesPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/4.5Shutter1/80sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:06
Very nice pathways to walk down and admire the trees
A little mix of momiji in herePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/5.6Shutter1/125sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:07
A little mix of momiji in here
MomijiPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2.2Shutter1/400sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:11
Momiji
Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.4Shutter1/320sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:12
Getting close up
Getting close upPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/2.2Shutter1/100sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:13
and again

A few more from the same afternoon.

A white corner turret above the outer wall among the treesPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length65mmAperturef/6.3Shutter1/160sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 14:47
A corner turret above the outer wall.
Gilded carvings under the curved roof of the palace porchPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length24mmAperturef/8Shutter1/250sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:12
The carvings under the palace roof catch the afternoon sun.
The castle moat with stone walls and treesPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length48mmAperturef/5Shutter1/100sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 15:39
The inner moat and its stone walls.
A pond garden with rocks and autumn treesPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/4.5Shutter1/80sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:04
Another pond garden, quiet in the late afternoon.
A gravel path under trees with autumn leavesPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/4Shutter1/60sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:14
The paths through the grounds are lined with trees.
Castle buildings and pines in the late afternoon lightPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/5.6Shutter1/125sISO200Taken10 Nov 2010, 16:18
Late afternoon light on the way out.

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8 comments

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  1. perdomot

    Visited here last May when I couldn't get into the Imperial Palace on time. Lovely place and the colors are awesome. My pics are all green leaves so the change is startling.

  2. Gonzalo Heredia

    Its been a while since I visited ur blog and now I remember why I nicknamed ur blog "eyecandy" :P As always, superb photography :3

  3. Shibuya246

    Thank you. so nice to see hear from you :)

  4. christino

    The Nijo Castle is a symbol of the power of the Tokugawa Shogunate. It is a nice destination to come along with family and friends. http://www.historicaltravelguide.com/nijo-castle.html

  5. Tg.Hazu

    your photos are master-class! what kind of camera do u use?

  6. Shibuya246

    Thank you. I mainly use a Nikon D700, sometimes a Lumix GF-1

  7. David Burlison

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  8. Eka Saputra

    brp biaya tiket pesawat pp dari indo ke kyoto?