京都御所

Kyoto Imperial Palace

In Brief

Imperial Residence in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto

Varies by season

Free entry

Allow 60 minutes

Closed: Monday; New Year holidays

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京都御所

Updated 19 July 2020

About Kyoto Imperial Palace

Formerly the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family, until they relocated to Tokyo in 1868. Once only open for guided tours, the palace grounds - but no buildings - can now be entered without prior arrangement.