On September 1, 2024, the Honmaru Palace, an important cultural property of Nijo Castle in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, was opened to the public for the first time in 18 years. Visitors came from far away to appreciate the palace architecture of the former imperial family, which had undergone preservation repairs and earthquake-proofing work, and were fascinated by the elegant interior decorations, such as the numerous sliding screen paintings.