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京都御苑

Attractions of Kyoto Gyoen Digital Exploration

  • About Kyoto Gyoen
    National Garden

    About Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

    • History
    • Nature
    • Places for Relaxation
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    Learn about Kyoto Gyoen

    • Rest House at the Site of
       the Konoe Residence
    • Nakadachiuri Information Center
    • Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
       Information Center
    • Seiwain Rest House

    Experience the History

    • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    • Kyoto Omiya Imperial Palace &
       Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace
    • Kyoto State Guest House
    • Gardens at Sites of
       Court Nobles’ Residences
    • Trees of Historical Interest
       from Nobles’ Residences
    • Outer Gates Dating
       Back to the Edo Period
    • Traditional Rituals and Festivals

    Feel Nature

    • Rich Forest Ecosystem
    • Habitat for species
    • Seasonal Flowers
    • Autumn Foliage

    Rest & Relax

    • Expansive Lawn Area
    • Tree-shaded Path
    • Areas for Sports
    • Children’s Play Areas
  • Maps
  • Recommended
    Routes
    • Comprehensive Route
    • Recommended Routes 1
    • Recommended Routes 2
    • Recommended Routes 3
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  • Attractions of Kyoto Gyoen Digital Exploration

  • About Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
    • History
    • Nature
    • Places for Relaxation
  • Learn about Kyoto Gyoen
    • Rest House at the Site of the Konoe Residence
    • Nakadachiuri Information Center
    • Kyoto Gyoen National Garden Information Center
    • Seiwain Rest House
  • Experience the History
    • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    • Kyoto Omiya Imperial Palace & Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace
    • Kyoto State Guest House
    • Gardens at Sites of Court Nobles’ Residences
    • Trees of Historical Interest from Nobles’ Residences
    • Outer Gates Dating Back to the Edo Period
    • Traditional Rituals and Festivals
  • Feel Nature
    • Rich Forest Ecosystem
    • Habitat for species
    • Seasonal Flowers
    • Autumn Foliage
  • Rest & Relax
    • Expansive Lawn Area
    • Tree-shaded Path
    • Areas for Sports
    • Children’s Play Areas
  • Maps
  • Recommended Routes
    • Comprehensive Route
    • Recommended Routes 1
    • Recommended Routes 2
    • Recommended Routes 3
  • Digital Archives
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    • 日本語
    • English
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    • 中国語(繁体字)
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京都御苑

Serving as the home of the emperor until the Meiji Restoration and flourishing as a court nobles' residential area, this site forms the heart of Japan's ancient capital. Serving as the home of the emperor until the Meiji Restoration and flourishing as a court nobles' residential area, this site forms the heart of Japan's ancient capital.

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About Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Located within the grounds of the garden stands Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was the residence of the emperor until the 1868 Meiji Restoration. At this historic park, the delights of nature can be appreciated in every season.

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Storage and Exhibition at the Site of the Kan-in no Miya Residence
Learn about Kyoto Gyoen

Storage and Exhibition at the Site of the Kan-in no Miya Residence

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden Information Center

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden Information Center

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Experience the History

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Garden at the site of the Kan-in no Miya Residence

Garden at the site of the Kan-in no Miya Residence

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Weeping cherry trees
Feel Nature

Weeping cherry trees

Autumn Foliage

Autumn Foliage

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Children’s Park
Rest & Relax

Children’s Park

Lawn area

Lawn area

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Maps

Maps
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can be found here

Recommended Routes

Tsuijibei
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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden Office, Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan (JCN1000012110001)

3 Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 602-0881 Japan  TEL:+81-(0)75-211-6348(9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except for Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and New Year’s holidays)  FAX:+81-(0)75-255-6433