Kyoto Imperial Palace
landmark
京都御所
Former residence of Japan's emperors for over a millennium, with ceremonial halls and gardens open by tour.
Former residence of Japan's imperial family for over a thousand years until the capital moved to Tokyo in 1869. The palace grounds feature Shishinden ceremonial halls, elegant gardens, and Oikeniwa pond garden, open to the public without reservation.
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