Where is Kyoto Imperial Palace?

Kyoto Imperial Palace is located at 3 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto.

How do travellers rate Kyoto Imperial Palace?

Kyoto Imperial Palace has an average rating of 5 out of 5 from 1 traveller review on WOW U.

Can I visit Kyoto Imperial Palace with a local guide?

Yes. WOW U lists activities around Kyoto Imperial Palace hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area.

WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

“Where emperors ruled for a millennium, now open to all.”

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Kyoto Imperial Palace is the former residence of the Emperor of Japan, when Kyoto used to be the capital of Japan before the Meiji Restoration when the capital of Japan, and the Imperial Palace was moved to Tokyo in 1869. Unlike the current Tokyo Imperial Palace, the grounds and buildings of the Kyoto Imperial Palace are open to the public for viewing. With lavish gardens and architecture, you can get a taste of old Japan and a peek into the way past Emperors of Japan had lived before Japan had begun taking in Western influence as of the Meiji Restoration.

Spot Name	Kyoto Imperial Palace
Postal Code	〒602-0881
Address	3 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Telephone Number	075-211-1215
Official URL	https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html
Keywords	Art & Architecture, History

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GuestTravelerSeptember 1, 2022
It felt special being so close to such an important historical Japanese location. The experience itself is a sort of trail past various buildings in the palace grounds culminating beside the emperor's personal quarters. Beside each building, there is information detailing the building's purpose (in English and Japanese). Entry is free and the palace is located in the middle of the Kyoto National Park with many other things to see. Overall, this spot is a must see for anyone visiting Kyoto.