| 1601年 |
Ieyasu Tokugawa assigns the daimyos (Japanese feudal lords) of Western Japan to construction on Nijo-jo Castle. |
| 1603年 |
Nijo-jo Castle is completed (present Ninomaru area) and Ieyasu enters for the first time.
Ieyasu Tokugawa
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| 1750年 |
In August, the keep tower is lost to fire by a lightning strike. |
| 1867年 |
In October, the senior retainers of various clans gather in Ohiroma of Ninomaru-goten Palace. Yoshinobu announces his intention to restore imperial rule. |
| 1884年 |
The castle becomes Nijo Rikyu (Nijo Imperial Villa). |
| 1915年 |
The state ceremony for the coronation of the Taisho Emperor is held. The main banquet hall was constructed in preparation for the great feast (location of the present Seiryu-en) and the Minami-mon (South Gate) was added. |
| 1939年 |
The Imperial Household Ministry grants Nijo-jo Castle to the City of Kyoto. |
| 1994年 |
Nijo-jo Castle is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list. |
| 2011年 |
Nijo-jo Castle undergoes full-scale restorations. |
