Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所)

Photo of Kyoto Imperial Palace

Basic Information

Address:京都府京都市上京区Phone:075-211-1215Hours:Fee:Access:Website:Official Website

Description

Open to the public for just five days each in spring and autumn; at other times, advance registration is required. Located in the center of Kyoto Gyoen, these buildings recreate the Inner Palace of Heian-kyo.
The Shishin-den (Ceremonial Hall) is an elevated-floor structure built entirely of cypress. Other buildings include the Seiryo-den, the Ko-gosho, and the Ogakumonjo (Imperial Study Hall).

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