Kyoto Imperial Palace and Grounds

3 Kyoto Gyoen Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 602-0881

Featured Review : Kyoto was the capital of Japan for a period of over 1,000 years. In 784, Emperor Kanmu moved the capital from Heijo-kyo in present day Nara to Nagaoka-kyo in Kyoto. He moved the capital again in 794 to Heian-kyo, which w...See Full Review

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Worth a Visit, but Perhaps Not a Long One...

3 out of 5 stars by bledpub from Waco, Kentucky
September 30, 2025

Quote: This palace was originally built for Emperor Kammu but was not completed until 1855. You won't get to see much of the palace on the tour itself, though, so you might be a little disappointed by your overall visit. Still, it is worth putting it on... Read the full Kyoto Imperial Palace and Grounds review

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4 out of 5 stars by getawayguy from Los Gatos, California
November 21, 2025

Quote: Kyoto was the capital of Japan for a period of over 1,000 years. In 784, Emperor Kanmu moved the capital from Heijo-kyo in present day Nara to Nagaoka-kyo in Kyoto. He moved the capital again in 794 to Heian-kyo, which was built in the center of... Read the full Kyoto Imperial Palace and Grounds review

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