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Kyoto Imperial Palace


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 219 attractions in Kyoto
Traveller Description:
This location was the home of the Imperial Family until 1868 when the formal residence was relocated to Tokyo. Free, guided tours are given daily but...... more » This location was the home of the Imperial Family until 1868 when the formal residence was relocated to Tokyo. Free, guided tours are given daily but only to those who have made reservations in advance. « less
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Attraction type: Historic home, Government building, Park
Address: 3, Kyoto-Gyoen, , Kamigyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 602
Japan
Tel: 075- 211-1215

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4 of 5 stars
Hong Kong, China
30 Nov 2009

The gardens inside the palace are very beautiful. With the maple leaves turning red, the view is even more spectacular. The palaces can only be viewed from the outside so one cannot feel the real ambience and grandeur of them. Otherwise it would be perfect. more

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5 of 5 stars
berlin
30 Apr 2009

Do not miss the opportunity to visit, but, by all means, ignore the explanation of the so called guide. The standard explanation by the guide is a slightly farcical fiction for usage by tourist. It is grovelling to the japanese nationalistic myths and makes a large detour around the truth that this places owes its main inspiration and planning to... more

25 Oct 2008
1
person found this review helpful

the gardens at the palace would have to be my favourite destination in Kyoto - absolutely stunning. We signed up for the 1 hour english tour - which I organised a few months in advance via their direct website. the tour was interesting and pointed out the old ways of the palace. the place is HUGE - and whilst you... more

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4 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
30 Jul 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I visited Kyoto in January 2008, since my travel companion and I decided that the Imperial Palace was a "must see." Forgien vistors can participate in a guided tour. In January 2008, we had to sign up for the tour in advance. We reached the Imperial Palace early, intending on getting a tour for later in the day. We had... more

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3 of 5 stars
ニューヨーク
23 Dec 2009

事前に予約を取り行ってきました! 周る範囲が決まっているとは聞いていたのですが、思っていたより満足しました♪♪♪ た... more

17 Dec 2009

長年京都に住んでいて、初めて訪れた京都御所。 まず広いというところ。ただただ広い。10月の時代祭には何万もの席を皆... more

16 Nov 2009

前回訪れたとき、宮内庁に事前申し込みが必要とは知らなかったので、2回目は申し込みの上、行きました。無料の上、きちんとガイ... more

3 Nov 2009

町中なのにのんびりした雰囲気がとてもよいです。 近くのパン屋さんでパンを買ってランチもおすすめです。 more

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3 of 5 stars
Kitakyushu, Japan
1 Nov 2009

春と秋の一般公開それぞれ行ってきました。 春は桜の開花にあわせての事かと思いましたが、 御所内の見学できる範囲にある... more

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3 of 5 stars
岡山市
26 Oct 2009

京都市内に緑がおいしげる御所のたたずまいはみやびな感じをうける。都会の中にいるのに喧騒から離れられるタイムスリップした気... more

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Kyoto Imperial Palace Address

3, Kyoto-Gyoen, , Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 602, Japan
Tel: 075- 211-1215