Kyoto Imperial Palace
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"The former seat of Japan's emperors, open for public tours in the heart of Kyoto."
Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Overview
The Kyoto Imperial Palace was the residence of Japan's Emperor from 1337 until 1869, when the imperial family relocated to Tokyo. The complex sits inside the sprawling Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and includes the Shishinden ceremonial hall, the Seiryoden, and the Kogosho hall. The Imperial Household Agency maintains the grounds and runs free public tours of the buildings several times a day, while the surrounding park stays open to visitors year-round at no charge.
Rebuilt in its present form in 1855 after repeated fires, the Kyoto Imperial Palace recreates the Heian-period architectural style of the original 9th-century residence. The Shishinden hall hosted the enthronement ceremonies of Emperors Taisho and Showa, and the 1868 Charter Oath was proclaimed here during the Meiji Restoration. Visitors can join guided tours organized by the Imperial Household Agency, passing the Kenreimon gate, the Seiryoden, and the Kogosho, site of the 1867 conference that helped end shogunate rule. The palace stands within Kyoto Gyoen, a 1,300 by 700 meter public park that also contains the Sento Imperial Palace and open lawns popular with locals and visitors alike.
