Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyōto Gosho (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho), or Kyoto Palace, was the Imperial Palace of Japan during the Edo Period. Today the grounds are open to the public, and the Imperial Household Agency hosts public tours of the buildings several times a day. English tours are held twice a week.
Kyōto Gosho is the latest of the Imperial palaces built at or near its site in the north-eastern part of the old capital on Heiankyo after the abandonment of the larger original Heian Palace (大内裏, daidairi) that was located to the west of the current palace during the Heian Period. The Palace lost much of its function at the time of the Meiji Restoration, when the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869. However, the Taisho and Showa Emperors still had their coronation ceremonies at Kyōto Gosho.
This is one of Japan’s historical sites that marries structure, nature and history together. It will definitely make a picture perfect postcard. Don’t forget to visit the Kyoto Imperial Garden on the palace grounds where varieties of cherry blossom trees and other floras grow. A beautiful pond completes the imperial garden as well.
How to get there?
You can reach the Kyoto Imperial Palace via Kyoto Station by the Karasuma Subway Line.
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