Kyoto Imperial Palace Tours

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Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace
京都御所

Reviews of Kyoto Imperial Palace

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
203
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
45
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Free and very interesting.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Cherry blossoms in bloom are breathtakingly beautiful!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Palace grounds closed to visitors due to New Years holidays. Visited the park outside only.

4/5 - Good

Steve

Get there by nine to get one of the limited tickets to go inside the palace, but you can always walk the grounds for free.

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Kyoto State Guest House

Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto State Guest House, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto State Guest House
京都御所

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
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Doshisha University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Doshisha University during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Doshisha University
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Shokoku-ji Temple

A major center of Zen Buddhism, this stylish, ancient relic is ranked as one of the great temples of Japan.

Shokoku-ji Temple

Sento Imperial Palace

After visiting Sento Imperial Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Sento Imperial Palace

Goo Shrine

After visiting Goo Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Goo Shrine

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Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

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