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Katsura Imperial Villa
Katsuramisono, Nishikyo-ku
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 615-8014
Japan
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“Katsura Imperial Villa” japan-guide.com
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 219 attractions in Kyoto
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This beautiful home belonged to members of the Katsura family, one of the Imperial families of Japan. The home displays some very traditional Japanese...... more » This beautiful home belonged to members of the Katsura family, one of the Imperial families of Japan. The home displays some very traditional Japanese architecture and landscape design. « less
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Attraction type: Historic village, Garden
Address: Katsuramisono, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 615-8014
Japan
Tel: 075-211-1215

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5 of 5 stars
hblnk
berlin
30 Apr 2009

Beautiful and unique. A man made enhancement of nature, if you believe this is possible. more

“Beautiful Garden -Plan 3 months ahead”
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5 of 5 stars
wylma
Brisbane
4 Nov 2008
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Vited Katsura Imperial Villa late October which I booked on-line 3 months ago. Absolutely loved the garden. The tours are only in Japanese though they supply an audio guide which is easy to use and follow. The tour is and hour long and it's a very leisurely unrushed stroll through the garden. There are some narrow sections, uneven stones and... more

“Magnifique !”
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5 of 5 stars
MurielB
Normandie
13 Aug 2006
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Le plus beau jardin du monde. Un goût de perfection et d'éternité. more

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Katsura Imperial Villa Address

Katsuramisono, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 615-8014, Japan
Tel: 075-211-1215