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Kyoto Imperial Palace: Kyoto Imperial Palace Park
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    Kyoto Imperial palace park, where the residences of the Imperial family and court nobles once stood, is located near the center of the Kyoto city. After the capital was moved to Tokyo, the palace was turned into a park and made open to the general public. With its wide gravel streets and abundant and beautiful green trees and lawns, this park is known as an urban oasis for birds.
    This spacious park is under controll of Ministry of Environment, except Imperial Palace buildings.

    Free access to the park

  • Address: 3 Kyoto - Gyoen , Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City
  • Directions: Kyoto Imperial Palace can be reached in about 10 minutes from Kyoto Station by the Karasuma Subway Line. Get off at Marutamachi or Imadegawa Station. Imadegawa Station is closer to the agency's office.

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    Kyoto Imperial Palace: KYOTO IMPERIAL PALACE
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  • It is noted for its striking simplicity. The present site was chosen in 1790, and the present palace was completed in 1855, after the former one was destroyed by fire. The style reflects as closely as possible the original styles.
    I was there in the early morning on my last day in Kyoto before I go to the Kyoto Station for my train back to Tokyo. The place is simple, quiet and air is crisping. Saw some old couples holding hands strolling in the morning air, mothers who bring their kids for an early fun

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    Kyoto Imperial Palace: Visit the Kyoto Imperial...
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  • Visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park during the cherry blossom season (mid-April)
    Avoid the weekend! Bring a picnic basket and a blanket and relax under the cherry blossom trees as the Japanese do!

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  • Directions: Take the Karasuma-line subway and get off at Karasuma/Imadegawa station. Get out at any exit. You can't miss the park, it is big and green and has huge cream brick walls all around it.

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    Kyoto Imperial Palace: Kyoto Imperial Palace
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  • Located in the centre of Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Park). All of the present structures were built about 1855 in Heian-period architectural style, after the earlier buildings were destroyed by fire. There are six gates to the palace. Successive emperors added structures, many of which are connected by corridors. (Admission free)

    Advise: Tours in English Mon-Fri at 10am and 2pm, also 3rd Sat of every month and every Sat in Apr, May, Oct, and Nov. Permission must be obtained in person from the Imperial Household Agency Office (tel. 075/211-1215), on palace grounds near the Inui Gomon Gate and open Mon-Fri 8:45am-noon and 1-4pm. Foreign visitors can apply in person in advance or on the day of the tour (before 9:40am for the 10am tour, before 1:40pm for the 2pm tour), but tours can fill up (especially in spring and fall); 1-day advance application required for all visitors 3rd Sat of every month and every Sat in Apr, May, Oct, and Nov. Must be 21 or older (or accompanied by an adult) and must present your passport; parties of no more than 9 may apply

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  • Address: Kyoto Gyoen-nai, Kamigyo-ku
  • Directions: Subway Karasuma Line: Imadegawa -walk 10 min

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    Kyoto Imperial Palace: Getting there.
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  • Directions: Imadegawa Station, Karasuma Line. Open: 8.45 am - 12 pm. 1 pm - 4 pm. Mon - Fri. Close: Dec. 25 - Jan. 5, Public Holidays & during special rituals.
  • Other Contact: Tel: (075) 211 1215.

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    Kyoto Imperial Palace: Kyoto Gosho.
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  • KYOTO GOSHO (KYOTO IMPERIAL PALACE): To enter this palace you need special passes & tours are conducted in English at 10 am & 2 pm Monday-Friday.

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  • Other Contact: Check with the Imperial Hous

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    Kyoto Imperial Palace: Restricted zone.
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  • Here, many places are not allowed! We are allowed only to peek with our zoom lens!
    There's also a gate called Kenreimon & only the emperor is allowed to use it!

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    Kyoto Imperial Palace: The Imperial Palace.
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  • Take note of the rustic feeling of this complex & serenity of the palace ground. It's no wonder; under 20s not permitted!

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    Kyoto Imperial Palace: Imperial Garden.
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  • This pond with an arched bridge extends the palace grounds to include the remains of several nobles' estates.

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    Kyoto Imperial Palace: KYOTO: Imperial Palace
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  • This Compex of temples and other imperial buildings is huge in size. Apart from impressive buildings, where formar emperors ruled and today´s rulers often gather, it is situated in magnificant gardens (again)

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