Former Imperial Villa Nijo Castle.
Former Rikyu Nijo Castle is located a short walk from Nijojo-mae Station. It is famous that the 15th Shogun Yoshinobu expressed his intention to ``return imperial rule'' in the Great Hall of Ninomaru Palace. In spring, about 300 cherry trees of 50 varieties bloom, and the illuminations at the Nijo Castle Cherry Blossom Festival are a must-see.