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