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Kyoto Imperial Palace
CultureVisit: ~90 min
Kyoto Gosho, residence of the emperors of Japan until the court moved to Tokyo in 1868. It stands in the centre of Kyoto Gyoen park, surrounded by broad gravel avenues. The current buildings are reconstructions made after old fires. The visit is free and lets you see the wooden pavilions, their courtyards and the gardens.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Kyoto Imperial Palace: 2 missions
- Stroll through Kyoto Gyoen park, which surrounds the palaceWalk along the gravel avenues under the trees that surround the imperial grounds.
- Walk through the courtyards of the Imperial PalaceFollow the permitted route through the grounds, looking at the wooden pavilions and their gravel courtyards.
Near Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto International Manga Museum1.5 km awayNijō Castle1.8 km awayHeian Shrine2.1 km awayPontochō2.2 km awayNishiki Market2.3 km awayGion2.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Kyoto Imperial Palace?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Kyoto Imperial Palace?
Stroll through Kyoto Gyoen park, which surrounds the palace and Walk through the courtyards of the Imperial Palace.
What is there to see near Kyoto Imperial Palace?
Kyoto International Manga Museum (1.5 km), Nijō Castle (1.8 km) and Heian Shrine (2.1 km).
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