Kyoto Imperial Palace Tours

Kyoto Imperial Palace
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KABIN Kyoto

KABIN Kyoto

4 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
per person
Sep 9 - Sep 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
Great location and wonderful property. Had a great stay. About 25 minute walk from station and 9 minutes to food market. There is also an amazing bakery nearby for morning pastries!

Reviewed on 2025/6/30

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

4 out of 5
Konohana
per person
Sep 25 - Sep 30
found 19 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
No daily housekeeping provided, rooms are quite small, no closets and living out of suitcases is less than ideal

Reviewed on 2025/7/1

KABIN Koji

KABIN Koji

3.5 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
per person
Sep 9 - Sep 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews)
Nice location, very clean, limited amenities.

Reviewed on 2025/6/24

Browse tours and tickets to explore Kyoto Imperial Palace

Tours & day trips

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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 123 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$3,863 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$14,288 per traveler*
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Classes & workshops

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Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$805 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Cycling in Kyoto

Cycling in Kyoto

Activity duration is 4 hours
Price is NT$305 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kyoto Cultural Asset

Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kyoto Cultural Asset

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$3,659 per adult
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Reviews of Kyoto Imperial Palace

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
312
5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
203
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
45
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

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.

Popular places to visit

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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 temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto State Guest House
The colours of Imperial palace in Kyoto

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
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

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
Kyōto which includes religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

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

Goo Shrine

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Goo Shrine. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Goo Shrine

Rozan-ji Temple

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Rozan-ji Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Rozan-ji Temple

Best Lodging Options Near Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Nakadachiuri, Shinmachi-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
3 out of 5
249, Kamihakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo
hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo
3 out of 5
261-1, Makieyacho, Kyoto, Kyoto
hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo
Rakuro Kyoto
Rakuro Kyoto
3 out of 5
186 Joshinyoko-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Rakuro Kyoto
Hyatt Place Kyoto
Hyatt Place Kyoto
4 out of 5
240 SHOSHOICHO, Kyoto
Hyatt Place Kyoto
Noku Kyoto
Noku Kyoto
4 out of 5
205-1, Okura-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Noku Kyoto
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