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You can visit in 2016 without an appointment, from April to August 9:00-17:00 (last admission time 16:20); October - February 9:00-16:00 (last admission time 15:20); September and March 9:00-16:30 (last admission time 15:50). Chinese explanations are available at 10:00 and 14:00. Closed on Monday and the end of the year, and there will be irregular breaks. See the official website for details.
Recommended Sightseeing Time: 2 hours
Address: 3 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Phone: +81-75-2111215
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The white sandstone at the entrance of the Kyoto Imperial Palace is spotless, and the moss on the small bridge is very thick, which is the finishing touch. The pavement is covered with small stones to facilitate drainage. There used to be a wooden plank road between the house and the house, but now the wooden plank road has been demolished for fire prevention.
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Introduction
Located in the center of Kyoto, the Kyoto Imperial Palace is vast. Originally the official palace of the Japanese royal family, the palace still serves as the Emperor's Kyoto residence. Built in a traditional Japanese style, the Shishinden is the main hall of Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Seiryoden serves as the Emperor's main residence and other buildings such as the court room and imperial study boast beautiful detail and atmosphere.
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The white sandstone at the entrance of the Kyoto Imperial Palace is spotless, and the moss on the small bridge is very thick, which is the finishing touch. The pavement is covered with small stones to facilitate drainage. There used to be a wooden plank road between the house and the house, but now the wooden plank road has been demolished for fire prevention.
The clam gate of the Kyoto Imperial Palace is an important historical site. At the end of the Edo Period (Tokugawa Shogunate) in Japan, the incident of July 19 (August 20, 1864) in the first year of Emperor Motoji (old calendar), also known as the change of the clam, the change of the forbidden gate is here .Outside the clam gate is the Kyoto Garden Palace Hotel (Kyoto Garden Palace Hotel).
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.