Kyoto Imperial Palace京都御所

I remember being close to Nijo dono and the temple kakuji. I lived at myokaku Ji Temple when Oda Nobunaga saw emperor Tsurumi. Uh, he had a real connection with the temple!

This is the Royal Courtyard, which is quite large but relatively empty, and it is probably more like a park for tourists, just a place for walking and sunning, I think it's average.

Kyoto Gosho is also called Kyoto Goen, once lived in the imperial family, the form is very similar to the Forbidden City, in the central position of Kyoto, the whole area is very simple architecture, the moat is still intact.

Located in the palace of Kyoto, it has been the residence of successive emperors from 781 AD to the Meiji Restoration, and later became the palace of emperors. The palace is characterized by the elegant and simple traditional architecture of Japan, and the whole palace is full of peace and quiet atmosphere.

A large courtyard, like the Imperial Palace, with a large garden, clear front and rear, some very clean, no plant, the building is very neat for the reasons of renovation.

We booked in advance and were provided free of charge with a guided tour, with audio, of this beautiful and hostoric location

Beautiful! The classic traditional amazingly thick thatched roof, beautifully proportioned and detailed timber buildings. The ultimate in traditional Japanese architecture. Set in lavish and manicured gardens.

Lucky us, we caught the Cherry Blossoms in full bloom. So beautiful to see the patches of pink exploding throughout the city.

A stunning cultural treasure — The palace is built within rammed-earth walls (tsuijibei) and has served as the imperial residence for more than 500 years! Centuries of architectural transitions can be observed through the several distinctive buildings inside the complex including the Okurumayose, Shodaibu-no-Ma, Shinmikurumayose, Shishinden, Seiryoden, Kogosho,Oikeniwa, Ogakumonjo, Otsunegoten, Gonaitei, Kogogu Tsunegoten, higyosha, Genkimon Gate, Sakuheimon Gate, Wakamiya/Himemiya Goten. Apparently, November is the only month open to visitors, hence extremely crowded.

Lovely park, very big and peaceful. Not really what I would think of when I hear 'palace', but still worth a visit.