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Audio Guide Kyoto Imperial Palace

4.4(1,558 reviews)
Duration: 40 min
Kyoto Imperial Palace
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About this place

The residence of the Japanese Imperial family during their visits to Kyoto, featuring beautiful traditional gardens that are open to the public free of charge.

Practical information

Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japón
Opening hoursWednesday: 09:30 - 16:00 Thursday: 09:30 - 16:00 Friday: 09:30 - 16:00 Saturday: 09:30 - 16:00 Sunday: 09:30 - 16:00
Official website+81 75-211-1215See more on Google Maps

Editorial summary

Scenic grounds of a 17th-century palace destroyed by fire, with tree-lined footpaths & ponds.

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M
Mar Bastidas

Residencia de la familia Imperial japonesa hasta 1868, fue reconstruido después de varios incendios y es espectacular. No es posible visitar el interior pero si los jardines, aunque siempre con guía y una ruta que dura más o menos 1 hora, tienen audioguias en diferentes idiomas para seguir al guía, es un paseo muy agradable

T
Tomas Gonzalez Garcia

Palacio totalmente cerrado por un muro, con varias puertas de acceso según fuera la clase social a la que pertenecías. Así cuanto mayor era tu estatus la puerta era más bonita y estaba mejor y más adornada. Una vez que ingresas al recinto pon la puerta te encuentras grandes edificios dónde se recibía a las visitas a las visitas. Posee también a lo largo del recorrido unos bonitos jardines con puentes de madera.

G
Gisela Al

Entrada gratuita con la posibilidad de audioguía. Muy bien cuidado y limpio. El jardín exterior ya es bonito, pero el interior ofrece una paz y una estructura preciosa, aunque es más pequeño. Los edificios están en perfecto estado (con algunas remodelaciones). Baños públicos perfectos, calefactables, limpios, con desinfectante...

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Points included in this audio guide

1
Shishinden

Shishinden

The most important ceremonial hall in the palace, where the coronations of Emperors Meiji, Taishō and Shōwa took place. It houses the imperial throne Takamikura.

2
Seiryōden

Seiryōden

The emperor's daily residence from the 9th century onwards, where significant ceremonies such as the transfer of imperial authority took place.

3
Kogosho

Kogosho

A chamber where the Emperor received the samurai of the shogunate. It is renowned for hosting the Kogosho Conference during the Meiji Restoration.

4
Ogakumonjo

Ogakumonjo

Imperial study hall used for New Year lectures, academic studies, and waka poetry gatherings.

5
Otsunegoten

Otsunegoten

Principal imperial residence built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1590, featuring ceremonial halls Jodan-no-ma, Chudan-no-ma and Gedan-no-ma.

6
Shodaibunoma

Shodaibunoma

A waiting hall for dignitaries featuring three antechambers arranged by rank: Tora-no-ma (Tiger), Tsuru-no-ma (Crane), and Sakura-no-ma (Cherry Blossom).

7
Takamikura (Imperial Throne in the Shishinden)

Takamikura (Imperial Throne in the Shishinden)

An octagonal imperial throne of black lacquer beneath a canopy decorated with phoenix motifs, employed since 707 for coronation ceremonies.

8
Kogo Gotsunegoten

Kogo Gotsunegoten

Residence of the empress and imperial consorts, a building with a cypress bark roof oriented east to west.

9
Wakamiya Goten and Himemiya Goten

Wakamiya Goten and Himemiya Goten

Imperial residences for young princes (Wakamiya) and princesses (Himemiya), forming a connected complex with rooms arranged across different levels.

10
Shunkōden

Shunkōden

A building constructed in 1915 to house the Sacred Mirror during the coronation ceremonies of Emperor Taishō.

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10 points of interest included
  • 1.Shishinden
  • 2.Seiryōden
  • 3.Kogosho
  • 4.Ogakumonjo
  • 5.Otsunegoten
  • 6.Shodaibunoma
  • 7.Takamikura (Imperial Throne in the Shishinden)
  • 8.Kogo Gotsunegoten
  • 9.Wakamiya Goten and Himemiya Goten
  • 10.Shunkōden

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