Two female tourists posing back to back on the path leading past one of the gorgeous architecturally designed gardens at the Nijo Castle, Kyoto, Japan.

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Nijo Castle is perhaps the starkest representation of the power the shogun, or warlords, once held over the emperor during the Edo period (1603-1867). It is one of the best-known castles in Japan, due to its historical importance, prominence and the city, and UNESCO World Heritage status.

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Location: Nijo Castle, Kyoto, Japan
Photo credit: © Marco Trovalusci Photography / Alamy / Afripics
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