It's hard to appreciate the size and scale of the main buildings and palace gates. Each structure is huge, and the detail that goes into crafting the buildings is impressive. We cycled to the palace from a bike rental place near Kyoto Station. The ride was easy, and navigating to the palace and surrounding gardens was a breeze. Definitely a great way to get a feel for the city, and a nice break from taxis and trains. Admission is free, just need a mask and temperature check for entry. There is car and bike parking, and a waiting room with free lockers for your bags etc if needed. There is a free app to download for English tour information which is helpful. And each main building has a sign with additional information about the structure. It took around and hour to walk around everything, but mileage may vary based on your pace. It was snowing when we where there, so we walked rather briskly. Definitely worth a visit when you're in Kyoto.

A massive palace complex with majestic architecture, intricate gardens and huge courtyards worthy of the royal family. The buildings are not open to public but you can walk around them. It’s one of the main attractions in Kyoto and still used for court functions today. Parking available inside the grounds. We enjoyed our visit and hope you will too.

Free admission with free guided tours available. 2 English guided tour times are available - 10am and 2pm, plan accordingly if you’re interested in joining. If not, you can always opt for an audio guide. Simply scan the QR code at the visitors’ room and download the app. Enable the location feature and follow the signs. The app will ring once you reach a place and then provide the matching audio guide. The gardens are beautiful and the whole site is very well maintained.

Kyoto Imperial Palace offers a truly enchanting experience that seamlessly combines history and natural beauty. One of its most remarkable features is the fact that entry is free, making it an accessible gem for all visitors. The guided tours provided enhance the visit by offering insightful narratives about the palace's rich history, architecture, and cultural significance. Navigating the expansive grounds becomes a captivating journey as knowledgeable guides share anecdotes and details that bring the past to life. The serene ambiance, surrounded by meticulously maintained gardens and traditional structures, creates a peaceful retreat in the heart of Kyoto. The accessibility and informative tours make Kyoto Imperial Palace a must-visit destination, providing an enriching and delightful experience for visitors of all ages.

Nestled within the heart of Kyoto, the Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens stand as a captivating testament to the city's rich history and natural beauty. This serene sanctuary, encompassing the splendid Kyoto Imperial Palace, invites visitors to immerse themselves in a tranquil escape. The meticulously landscaped gardens showcase the essence of traditional Japanese design, with carefully manicured paths, serene ponds, and vibrant flora. Every step unveils a new facet of Kyoto's imperial legacy, with historical structures and remnants offering glimpses into a bygone era.

All my pictures are from the public spaces one may visit free of charge! There is much to see, even if you skip the tour for a fee (there were 3 time slots foe which tickets were sold on a first come basis. Once all tickets are gone the counter closes. You can only see the additional space with that tour, so if you want to wander around by yourself, you may be out of luck). For tourists on a budget and cheapos I would totally recommend a visit. It's not my favorite historical building, but it's well kept and beautiful. The vast areas between the complexes are kind of dull though.

Beautiful nature on the outside garden which i guess you can picnic in a spring or summer season. Inside the palace, everyone will walk in the provided flow. Most of the tour is exploring the exterior and the garden. I’m quite enjoy but it would be better to know more about story or the detail inside that relate to the royal culture. Or more explanation about the exterior detail or even the garden. However, its was a fine experience to appreciate the garden. Their tree arrangement is the best.

I’ve been to the Imperial Palace several times without getting to go inside due to holidays and other events. Today I finally got to enter. Admission is free. Now I will say that if was being less lenient, I’d actual rate this place 4 instead of five stars. That’s only for the fact that a non history person will most likely not enjoy this place that much. Compared to Nijo, the buildings of the palace are somewhat modest, with the orange gates being the exception. The gardens and buildings are still historical and beautiful and the groups keepers are doing a excellent job maintaining the premise. The Imperial Palace is definitely a historic treasure that I’d recommend a visit if your Kyoto for more than 3 days. If your trip is short though and your not Uber into history, you can probably pass. *the last few days before New Years Eve, the palace is closed for special events*

I don't know why I thought a Palace would be a short visit, but this place is huge. You probably need 2hrs to really go around everything. The Palace complex is way inside and is surrounded by a big park with beautiful trees all around. The park is a perfect place for picnic or a date. There isn't a lot of visitors (or there is but the place is just huge so it looks like there isn't a lot of people) so you truly get peace and quiet here. We came here during late Autumn and the wind was no joke. Wear layers to keep warm if you're coming on cold season. Apart from that, this is a really good site to learn about Japan history in person. Free for public, no entry tickets.

Be ready for an extremely long walk! The grounds here are huge and there is a lot of history here to read about. I just walked around the area, but since everything is spread out, I missed a lot of things. If you have a lot of time and just take your time, you may enjoy it a bit more than I did, as I didn't have the time. It is beautiful and the palace architecture is interesting. There is a lot nearby as it also sits in the middle of the city.

If you are lucky enough, you can get inside. The palace is open for public only 2 times a year, about 1 week for each. The inside is full of noble tranquillity, which makes you lost in time. The gardens with ponds are magnificent, embodying the aesthetics of Japan. It is truly worth to visit.

Very interesting and beautiful site to visit. You will walk through the palace buildings and the surrounding gardens. You will not need tickets or reservations to enter. Estimate 1-1.5 hour to leisurely walk around the palace.

A little brief history of the royal palace in the past when Kyoto was still the capital of Japan. You can explore the palace by following the guided trail. Should take you no more than 30 mins to complete it. If you fancy a stroll, the park compound outside the palace is great for walking. Best of all entry is free.

Honestly very meh. It is a large property and getting from the very end of the park/grounds (bus stop) to the entrance of the palace itself was so tiring. Inside, everything is roped off and you are surrounded by walls almost all the time. Huge space, very empty. The area surrounding is also pretty remote and boring. There was a nice little inside garden, but you can't walk in it, you can just look at it. Also a lot of mosquitoes! Not worth the hour+ , could have spent the time doing more fun things. At least it was free to enter.

The palace was amazing! The gardens inside were beautiful! Learned some histories of the place while enjoying the peaceful views! No entry fee. When you entered, there were securities checking bags and then we had to put on a visitor tag. Spent around 40-50 min walking around slowly.

Free to visit, this palace may not have the same wow factor as some of Kyoto's numerous historical attractions, but it's still worth a visit if you have time. Past the entrance, there's a visitor waiting room where you can sit, use the drinks vending machine, and use the adjacent toilets. There's tours conducted in Japanese and English that you can join from here, pick up an audio guide, or you can make your own way through the grounds following the route that'll take you back to the entrance. Here, you get to see the buildings that made up the palace from the gates to stables and the official buildings, although you can't actually go inside any. Still, you get to admire the Japanese architecture and attention to detail. This attraction doesn't seem to be a crazy busy as some of the more famous attractions, and combined with the size of the grounds it doesn't feel too busy.

Beautiful design and lots of space to walk around, but very limited on what is available. Remember to bring water if it’s hot - it’s lots of walking on rock pathways. We used the self-guided audio tour…remember to download the Kyoto Imperial Palace audio tour, otherwise it won’t make any sense. 😂 It’s about a mile of walking with only one way in and out, so be prepared. They will search bags. They have a visitor area at the entrance where you can buy water and have a seat. Free to enter.

A place that will always remain close to my heart. A long passage to walk, keep yourself hydrated. The palace is very subtle and the garden is superb. I guess I saw two or three bonsai tree there. Overall experience of the place is good. Kyoto is amazing.

I visited the Imperial Palace on a hot day. I would recommend to go on cooler seasons. It’s difficult to find the entrance to get in. The entrance for visitors is on the west (left) side of the palace. The audio tour guide app is really helpful. Nice historic experience.

Really nice , well kept palace, a treasure in Kyoto. This is a a must do, the grounds are absolutely huge and you can freely walk in around the palace grounds, you can even picnic, there are a couple of kids playgrounds and lots of gardens and blossoms to sit under. Couple of things to note, - The roadways inside the grounds are all gravel so it can be tricky pushing prams or riding bikes. - Check the weather, if it’s clear sky definitely bring a hat, same if over-cast an umbrella as it’s a good 15 min walk in. - Consider exiting the grounds at the rear or on the sides, you will come out in more of suburbia and it’s actually nice walking back to central Kyoto through the local neighbourhoods, you’ll pass schools and typical housing which is all very pleasant.

Epic Japanese gardens! Free! Press on through the outer buildings and gardens until you reach the Imperial Palace itself, then follow the track around in the inner walled area. At first you see bonsai-style fully grown trees and heritage buildings, all very impressive. Persevere. Keep going until you reach the water features: first a small lake, then a mini waterfall and flowing stream. The gardens, bridges and features in this area are iconic and breath-taking (if you like nature-stuff, which I do). Excellent, and all free.

Located in the heart of a park, this grand palace once housed the emperors of Kyoto. Although it doesn’t boast a wide array of attractions, there are hourly free guided tours available. For those who prefer self-guided exploration, there’s also a free app providing comprehensive insights. The palace grounds feature a stunning traditional Japanese garden. Do note the operating hours are limited, so it’s best to plan your visit accordingly.

Well maintained and minimalist beautiful Japanese imperial palace. It's free of charge also respectively Japanese or English guide tours available. You can visit without a guide by yourself. But the problem is the palace entrance is located north west and there is no sign of it and you have to walk all walls without clue and information which was very annoying. The palace has a beautiful garden where you can take pictures. Recommended place.

A beautiful and uncrowded escape from a vibrant city. The imperial grounds are gorgeous. They offer guided tours in English or you can go at your own pace. Entry is free! Highly recommend during your next trip to Kyoto.

Three historical set of buildings and property that really bring you back to a time of the old Japanese. I, personally, did not know the Kyoto was once the capital of Japan and this Palace is where the Emperor would sit. So that's an impressive feat to be able to restore and show in the time ruled by cell phones and electronics.

Do come here for a visit if you have a few hours to kill and would like to see some palaces. Its entry is free of charge. There are English guided tour, please refer to their official website (it also has an English version) if you are interested. Although the palace building isn’t as big as the Forbidden City of Beijing in terms of its scale, you will definitely have a wow moment when you visit here. There is also a huge park within the compound.

A tour of the palace of Japan's previous capital, Kyoto. It's very nicely maintained, with guided tours at 10:00 & 14:00, with English available. Signs are also in English, so tourists would have no problems understanding. Best part of it all? It's FREE!

A really beautiful palace to visit! Not only is it not crowded with tourist, you get to see a lot in the temple grounds. Best of all it is free entry as well! The signs with the information were also all very well written! Overall a great experience and highly recommended to come and visit this place!

Definitely interesting location but with strict (and comparatively short) opening times. The garden areal around is it very large though and can be enjoyed outside of the opening times. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.

(Translated by Google) Kyoto Imperial Palace in the center of Kyoto. I visited there in the morning, but it was out of the tourist season and it was a weekday, so I entered immediately without a line. The site is very large, and even before arriving at the Kyoto Imperial Palace, there was a garden and the visitors were spending their time leisurely. Depending on the location, there are also cats in the garden. As for the Imperial Palace, there are also very large and historic buildings. I felt that each building was bigger than I expected and I couldn't understand it without actually seeing it. Since the tourist destination is mainly to see the buildings, I finished seeing it immediately. (Original) 京都中心にある京都御所。午前中に訪れましたが観光シーズンから外れた時期且つ平日なこともあり列もなくすぐに入れました。 敷地はとても広くまず、京都御所に着くまでも御苑があり訪れた人たちはのんびりと過ごしていました。場所によっては御苑は猫もいます。 御所に関してはこちらもとても広く歴史的な建物が並びます。 一つ一つの建物は思っていた以上に大きく実際に見なければわからないなと感じました。 建物を見ることが中心の観光地なのですぐに見終わりました。

(Translated by Google) Autumn leaves 🍁 It was almost over, but it was still worth seeing. There is no admission fee, and corona measures are well taken. There are few people and it is recommended. (Original) 紅葉🍁終わりかけでしたが、それでも見応えありました。拝観料無料で、コロナ対策もしっかり出来ています。人が少なく、オススメです。

The grounds here are impressively large, so expect to walk quite a bit, both during the tour and getting to and from the palace itself. The buildings are beautifully preserved and just as impressive. Unfortunately, during our visit there was some refurbishment taking place which cut the tour a bit short. The gardens within the walls are also beautiful. During our visit, the entire tour did not include any indoor areas.

The Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) was the residence of the Japanese emperors until 1869, when the capital was moved to Tokyo during the Meiji Restoration. The palace can be traced back to the late 8th century. This site served as the permanent imperial palace for over 500 years. It's free to enter so I highly recommend you check it out if you have about two hours to spare in Kyoto.

A pretty large open combination of palace houses and other structures. A nice big park attached to it. A pretty nice garden that showcases some of the traditional Japanese methods. It was nice that it did not cost anything to enter and walk around the grounds. Definitely worth seeing but not going to be too exciting. Highly recommend this on a dry day. There is a pretty decent restaurant nearby and clean facilities to use. You can also bring your own lunch and use the picnic tables just outside of the Palace.

The park around the imperial palace is huge, there's a playground for kids too. There's 1 small restaurant and a newly opened cafe (only desserts and drinks)

Very unique place, it takes a long time to visit and strolling around

Free entry, very beautiful, well maintained and organized.

Beautiful palace grounds and helpful staff. No English tours today but there were ample signs with information. Very grateful to be able to visit.

It’s nice palace with Japanese history!! Entry is free. You can have a nice walk all over the palace.

Unfortunately there was no guided tour on the day I visited. Visitors just follow the designated sightseeing route. There is a single spot in the palace complex where you can experience cherry blossom and autumn together. There were three blooming cherry trees when I visited this early november. The details were on the information boards.

A must-see destination in Kyoto! They close at 4pm so you better check out the place before closing time. Admission is free, too! *There were few people when we visited it at around 3pm on Christmas eve ;-)

Visiting the Kyoto Imperial Palace is a journey into Japan's rich history and exquisite culture. The grandeur and elegance of the palace, with its sweeping gardens, intricate architecture, and peaceful atmosphere, contrast the bustling city surrounding it. As the primary residence of the Japanese Imperial Family, until the capital moved to Tokyo, the palace is filled with cultural significance, echoing the royal life of the Heian era. Its meticulous Japanese-style landscaping is a masterpiece in its own right, offering a tranquil oasis that changes with the seasons. When you walk through the palace grounds, you are not just observing a landmark but participating in a living tableau of Japan's cultural heritage. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or simply someone seeking a tranquil spot amid the urban hustle, the Kyoto Imperial Palace is a must-visit.

This is one of my favourite places in Kyoto. I particularly enjoy the massive garden, perfect for walking and enjoying nature and fresh air. There is a main walking path which is made of loose gravel, or the shaded grass path between the trees (which we found later to be more comfortable for walking and shade). Entry to the palace is free and it’s just so pleasant and spacious to walk from one building to they next. They even have chairs at certain stops so people can rest. If you enjoy my review, appreciate if you give a like! For more, follow me on Instagram @thegaltravels.

I hold a great appreciation for the Kyoto Imperial Palace, particularly due to its complimentary admission. It is imperative to avail yourself of the complimentary lockers for your belongings. However, the sole drawback lies in the considerable distance one must traverse from the station to reach the palace. Nonetheless, it is an essential destination, and during our visit, we found it relatively unburdened by crowds. I strongly recommend making it a point to explore this remarkable site.

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and I must say, it was a memorable experience. The sprawling grounds are immaculately maintained, providing a peaceful contrast to the bustling city outside the gates. While you can't generally enter the buildings, the exteriors alone are a feast for the eyes. The architecture perfectly encapsulates traditional Japanese design, complete with intricate wooden carvings and expansive courtyards. Walking around, I felt a sense of historical gravitas. The place isn't just beautiful; it carries the weight of Japan's rich history, making it more than just a sightseeing spot. I didn't opt for a guided tour, as there is an app you can download in the entry which was good enough. If you're in Kyoto, the Imperial Palace is not just an option—it's a must-visit

The entrance is for free but visitors cannot go inside any buildings so it is basically taking a walk in a very big park with certain routes. You are not allowed to roam around as you wish. If you ist visit this place in summer, bring sun protection since there is practically no shades anywhere.

Extremely beautiful Japanese Palace. You can see some of the screens and the rooms outside. The Palace and the grounds are impeccably maintained by the staff/officials. High compliments to them for doing this service for their history and to the delight of visitors. The Palace is open for Free Entry to visitors but apparently it can be closed in the event of important official functions.

We visited at mid day on a Tuesday in January and were blessed with a clear sunny day and virtually no one else here! The Palace buildings are wonderful and the Oikeniwa Garden was beautiful. To top it all off Red Kites flew overhead and a Grey Heron sat on the Keyakibashi Bridge.

The imperial palace is located in the center of kyoto and it can be easily accessed by bus, subway or cab. The complex is huge and therefore you'd better plan for a specific visit. Most of the locations within the palace are free but are up to reservation. Check their website. Recommended

Even though I went when most of the place was already closed up for the day it was still a really pretty place. The grounds have a few shrines on them you can look at and everything is surrounded by trees and benches for people to sit. Lots of people like to bring their dogs for walks in the evening and you can find lots of stray cat wandering around too.

(Translated by Google) 2018/12/29 Anyway, it's wide. I went there at the end of the year, but it seems that I can't enter during the year-end and New Year holidays. .. .. Sorry. I have to challenge again. (Original) 2018/12/29 とにかく広い。 年末に行ったんですが、年末年始は中に入れないらしく．．．残念。 またチャレンジしないと。

(Translated by Google) Anyway wide Too wide, wide (Original) とにかく広い 広すぎる位、広い

(Translated by Google) Kyoto Imperial Palace An imperial facility located in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. Currently, you can tour without reservation. A facility used as the inner palace (the place where the emperor lived and performed ceremonies and public affairs, which is almost synonymous with the current Imperial Palace) from 1331 to 1869 (Meiji 2). You can also visit the Shishinden Hall, which was once the main hall of the inner palace, and the Seiryoden Hall, which was the residence of the emperor during the Heian period. It is surprisingly interesting to take a leisurely look at the Imperial Palace facilities. (Original) 京都御所 / Kyoto Imperial Palace 京都市上京区にある皇室関連施設。現在は予約不要で見学することができる。1331年から1869年（明治2年）までの間の内裏（天皇が居住し儀式・公務を執り行った場所の事で、現在の皇居とほぼ同義）として使用された施設。かつての内裏の正殿だった紫宸殿、平安時代の天皇の居住の間であった清涼殿なども見学できる。皇居施設をゆっくり見るのは意外と面白い。

Free entry, really interesting history and beautiful premises. Definitely worth a visit!

It's an ancient palace in Kyoto city which was a Japanes imperial family residence in the past. Pros: Free entry and open to public. Cons: parking lots is little bit expensive. In sum, definitely worth a visit, highly recommended!

Such a beautiful place — down to every single structure and detail. And the most beautiful garden I’ve ever seen. It’s absolutely surreal to be inside the grounds and imagine what it was like hundreds of years ago. 🌟 Guided signs and information available throughout Free entry too !

The place is very calm and relaxing. You get to know the history of Kyoto Imperial Palace. There are many trees outside the palace you can walk by to relax. A restaurant is accessible near the entrance of the imperial palace. The place is also cleaned and maintained by their staff. Entrance to the imperial palace is free. A souvenir shop is in the place too.

The place is huge which means even when it's crowded, it doesn't look like it is. The gardens were beautiful and the buildings are full of interesting details if you pay attention.

Very large and impressive grounds. Definitely interesting and worth a visit if in the area. Definitely more about the architecture and the landscaping in the grounds rather than historical artifacts. Osaka Castle definitely has more historical artifacts overall but the old Imperial Palace is a very nice. Very limited number of people overall, lots of nice spots to stop and have a picnic or something. Very pretty and peaceful grounds.

Kyoto's Imperial Palace is well preserved. I can imagined what happened there when you walk the grounds. They have guards that guides you where to next. It's free to enter and they have lockers to store your stuff. The grounds is massive. I enjoyed the japanese garden inside the palace grounds, its beautiful.

Der Kaiserpalast ist gut gepflegt. Allerdings ist nach wie vor der praktische Nutzen des Anlage sichtbar. Es gibt sehr viele Schotterplätze, auf denen die Gesellschaften empfangen wurden. Das ist so gewollt und sehr gut instand gehalten. Wer Zeit hat, kann den Kaiserpalast besuchen. Wenn die Zeit knapp ist, kann man auf den Palast verzichten.

A wonderful place to visit. Super friendly staff that are genuinely happy you're visiting. Do not go directly there, make sure to enjoy the surrounding historical places such as Teramachi-dori/street and vicinity. The palace is splendid. The gift shop inside the palace is amazing. Closed on Mondays and other holidays, make sure to check their website.

Kyoto Palace is a very beautiful place to visit. I only spend less than an hour here because I arrived at 1530 when the place closes at 1630. At 1600 you will be notified that they are closing which means to head toward the exit. That being said. I was not charged for entering. I was able to get some pictures of this beautiful palace. I missed the 3rd route but that is ok. It gives me a reason to come back. Overall, I had a good time here. There is a lot to see and experience. I recommend making this a stop in your Kyoto itinerary.

Great place, but unfortunately, it was just the Palace itself avaliable, but for free! Great to work around and a must go for tourists. The park itself is a bit empty but the Palace is nice.

Absolutely beautiful piece of history. The inner wall has been opened for tourism, so you can get closer to the actual palace grounds and explore the outside. They have signboards placed around that tell you the history and function of certain buildings, in both English and Japanese. The gardens are beautiful to the point that it's almost hard to believe they're real. They look like something out of a movie. Entry is free as well, and there's a rest area immediately to the right of the entrance, with AC, Wifi, vending machines, restrooms, and a gift shop. There are guided tours, or you can simply walk the marked path on your own.

Tha Imperial Palace (& gardens, both within and outside palace walls) offer the chance for an amazing walk in time, allowing one to slow down, experience tranquility and admire the graphic scenery. Maintained to the T, structured visit, gardens of unparalleled beauty, and an overall easygoing, calm experience. Free admission, drop by and get ready for a quest in time, highly recommended!

Definitely worth a visit to walk round the palace gardens for free. They have a one way system with barriers which works very well and makes the experience much more pleasurable as everyone moves in one direction (and great for taking pictures!).

Unassuming, the gardens are extremely beautiful upon arrival. We entered the furthest side of the entrance to the Imperial palace. The structured self guided route was well done and the maintenance on the palace was incredible from every tree to every paint stroke in the restored artworks. There is a nearby cafe in the gardens that I would highly recommend. Definitely would love to come again in another season.

Very historical & detailed palace. I love how they provide English & Japanese tour at certain hour. Best part is, it’s a free entrance for all! They have souvenirs shop, stamp & gachas machines. IMPORTANT Most of the palace close on Tuesday!

The visit to the imperial palace is free but you have to make sure that a booking is made online prior to your arrival. Alternatively you can make a visit to the palace to make an advance booking to be sure that you get a place. The third alternative is take a chance and queue up on the morning or afternoon of the visit as the administration gives out a number of places on the day itself. You get to visit the palace grounds but don't get a peek at the castle at all. Grounds are well main and beautiful and we had the pleasure of vibrant autumn colours although it was the beginning of December 2017

こんな所が無料なんて、幸せ！二条城は1030円比べればありがたい！中も素晴らしい！管理が行き届いてる！警備もまぁまぁ！尚手荷物検査あります！身分証明は無し！

(Translated by Google) The imperial family, which has been around since the mythical era of Japan, has a meaning in each of the remaining buildings, and I realized again that I was happy to be Japanese. (Original) 日本の神話時代から続く天皇家、こうして遺っている建造物一つ一つに意味があって、改めて日本人で良かったと再認識したわぁ。

The Imperial Palace is definitely worth seeing, especially if you are interested in Japanese culture. It is free to enter. The guide tour is not available due to COVID-19.

(Translated by Google) Quiet (Original) 清幽

(Translated by Google) It's wonderful to see all this for free. (Original) 無料でこれだけのものが見れるなんて素晴らしい。

(Translated by Google) You can relax and enjoy nature in the middle of Kyoto, and you can also enjoy the historical and elegant Imperial Palace. (Original) 京都の真ん中でゆったりと自然も味わえますし、歴史と格調のある御所も楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) I went to the Kyoto Imperial Palace for the first time in decades! The best in one word! There is no admission fee. I felt once again that it was a typical place in Japan. I thought that Japanese people should occasionally stop by the emperor symbol. Tea and restaurants will be calm. The parking lot is 800 yen for 3 hours. (Original) 京都御所、何十年ぶりに行きました！一言で最高！入場料はなし。日本の代表的な場所だと改めて感じた。日本人なら天皇象徴にはたまに寄るべきと思いました。お茶、食事処も落ち着きますよ。駐車場は3時間800円です。

(Translated by Google) It makes me feel solemn! ️ Did Prime Minister Sugamoto secretly request the Imperial Household Agency to evacuate His Majesty the Emperor Heisei? (Original) 荘厳な気持ちになります‼️菅元総理が宮内庁に平成天皇陛下の避難を内々に具申されたとか？

(Translated by Google) was fun (Original) 楽しかった

(Translated by Google) There is also nature, so it is a very good place for children to play. If you go near Imadegawa-dori, there is a relatively nice park. (Original) 自然もあり、子供の遊び場所としてはとても良いですね。 今出川通り近くに行けば比較的立派な公園もあります。

(Translated by Google) If you are a Japanese citizen, let's go once. It's wide anyway. Free. The Imperial Guard is guarding. Security checks are strict. Look inside the bag. The Kyoto State Guest House is next door. It seems that it is open to the public from time to time. All are tax-operated by the people. let's definitely go. (Original) 日本国民なら、一度は行きましょう。とにかく広いです。無料です。皇宮警察が警備しています。セキュリティチェックは、厳しいです。バックの中まで見ます。隣に京都迎賓館が有ります。時どき公開しているそうです。すべて国民の、税金で運営されています。是非行きましょう。

(Translated by Google) 12/23 I stopped by a little in the evening. The autumn leaves have passed, but some of them were barely left, so I enjoyed it as the last of this year. I think it's a wonderful place to blend in with the lives of the citizens, with students ranking and neighbors taking a walk. (Original) 12/23夕方に少し寄らせて頂きました。紅葉は過ぎていますが何本かはギリギリ残っていましたので、今年最後と思い堪能しました。学生がランキングしたりご近所さんが散歩していたりと市民の生活に溶け込んでいて素晴らしい場所だと思います。

(Translated by Google) Along with Nijo Castle, it is a building that represents the turbulent Kyoto from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era. You can enjoy it slowly. (Original) 二条城とともに、幕末から明治時代にかけての激動の京都を代表する建物です。ゆっくり楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) I thought I couldn't enter unless I made a reservation, but I was able to tour. (Advance reservation is required for Sento Imperial Palace.) I've seen pictures in textbooks and guide books, but when I actually see Seiryoden, I'm surprised at their size and beauty. (Original) 予約していないと入れないと思っていましたが見学することができました。(仙洞御所は事前予約が必要です。) 教科書やガイド本で写真は見たことがありますが、実際に清涼殿などを目にするとその大きさや美しさに驚きます。

(Translated by Google) The building and garden are beautiful. You can relax on the large site. (Original) 建物も庭も美しく。広い敷地内でゆっくり出来ます。

(Translated by Google) There is nothing to see. I can't see the inside of the building at all, just walk around. Just going is a waste of time. Also, as mentioned in other reviews, the attitude of the staff is not very good. Especially the attitude of the baggage inspector is arrogant and unpleasant. If you don't like it so much, you can stop publishing. (Original) 大して見るものはありません。 建物の中は全く見えず、ただ周りを歩くだけ。 行くだけ時間の無駄。 それと、他の口コミにもありますが、係員の態度はあまり良くない。特に荷物検査員の態度は尊大で不快。そんなに嫌なら、公開をやめれば良い。

(Translated by Google) The "air" of the Imperial Palace and the park space is different from that of the surrounding city area. A must-visit spot when you come to Kyoto. (Original) 御所と公園スペースは、周りの市街地とは何か「空気」が違う。京都に来たら必ず寄りたいスポット。

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) 素晴らしい

(Translated by Google) You can take a walk with your dog around the area I always drop in between my trips to Kyoto (Original) 越しのまわりは犬とお散歩できるので 京都へお出かけの合間にいつも立ち寄ります

(Translated by Google) I went there for the first time. I was surprised that the Kyoto Imperial Palace was very large. (Original) 初めて行きました。凄く京都御所が広くてビックリしました。

(Translated by Google) I walked because it was wide. There are benches here and there It is a place to be healed. I'm glad that Goshouchi was Japanese If you can feel it. Kyoto preserves Japanese culture It's nice to have it all over the city. (Original) ひたすら広いので歩きました。 ベンチがあちこちに置かれていて 癒される所です。 御所内は日本人で良かったと 感じられる場合です。 京都は日本の文化保存が 市内全体に行き渡っていて素敵です。

(Translated by Google) One of the fun events is the opening of the Kyoto Imperial Palace to the public every spring and autumn ☺ (Original) 毎年､春と秋に開催される京都御所の一般公開が楽しみイベントの1つです☺

(Translated by Google) It feels good no matter how many times you go 👍 Recommended (Original) 何回行っても気持ちいいね👍オススメ

(Translated by Google) Great for walking, there are machines to buy drinks everywhere and many places to sit, a great stream runs through the place and the architecture is impressive. (Original) Buenísimo para caminar, hay maquinas para comprar bebidas en todos lados y muchos lugares para sentarse, un arroyo buenísimo recorre el lugar y la arquitectura es impresionante.

Very Nice place!

(Translated by Google) I went to see the Imperial Thrones, I wanted to see it a little closer. (Original) 高御座を見学に行きました、もう少し近くで見たかったです。

(Translated by Google) Yeah (Original) ええところ

(Translated by Google) Kyoto Imperial Palace, an interesting place with a really wonderful history. The inside is a place that is loved by the locals rather than sightseeing. Children playing baseball in the open space can enjoy the scenery while running or walking. There are autumn leaves, but the pine trees are more beautiful than that. Doshisha University in the north, Goo Shrine in the west, Log Town in the south, and a museum and a prefectural university hospital in the east are too large to walk in all directions. (Original) 京都御所、本当に素晴らしく歴史ある興味深い場所。中は、非常に広く観光というよりも地元からも愛されている場所。広場で野球をする子供たちから、ランニングしたりウォーキングしながら景観を眺めたり。紅葉もありますが、それよりも見事な松。北は同志社大学、西は護王神社、南には丸太町、東は資料館や府立大学病院など広すぎて全方向に歩くのには時間がたっぷり必要です。

(Translated by Google) It's wide! It takes a day to stay for a day or to see all of them. (Original) 広い!１日居れると言うか全部見てると１日掛かる。

(Translated by Google) Since it is managed by the Imperial Household Agency, there is a strict baggage inspection at the time of entry, but admission is free. I went to Friday, December 4th, and the autumn leaves in the garden were beautiful. (Original) 宮内庁が管理しているので入門の際は厳重な手荷物検査がありますが入場料は無料です。 12月4日(金)に行きましたが、庭園の所の紅葉が綺麗でした。

(Translated by Google) Strict (Original) 厳か

A beautiful place with a history. Although simple in design and shape it is worth a visit. The tour from one house to the next might not be of interest for everybody but the gardens around are wonderful.

(Translated by Google) There was a place where you could eat light meals such as udon. (Original) うどん等の軽食が取れる場所がありました。

(Translated by Google) I used the parking lot of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. It was disappointing that I couldn't go sightseeing, but I was very happy to be able to take a walk in the Imperial Palace. I want to go sightseeing slowly this time Corona is settled quickly! (Original) 京都御所の駐車場を利用しました。 観光は出来なくて悔しい京都でしたが、御所の中を散歩出来てとても嬉しかった。今度はゆっくり観光に行きたい コロナ早くおさまれ！

(Translated by Google) Be careful of crows and black kites when you eat your lunch with a bento! (Original) お弁当をべンチで食べるさいは、カラスやトンビに注意!

I love walking here; this is a relaxing area with shrines and gardens. I've gone by myself and with friends!

I don't know how it is now, but when I visited, reservations were essential. This is the Imperial Palace in Japan that you can tour with a tour guide.

Date: 01/21/2017 The place is very quite, relaxing, and awe-inspiring. They preserve pretty much every details and retain features of ancient buildings. Stone pavements and gardens are just beautiful. The location is accessible.

A must see. So beautiful. You can scan a QR code for a guided tour via your phone. No wait to enter.

Amazing structures and history. The gardens are very well kept. I do however wish that the inside of the buildings were partial visible and staged.

Great and grand place however i think there are better alternatives for tourists. I liked the environnement but it was kind of blad if I may say it. While it is very beautiful, there are better things to visit when you're in kyoto. Never the less if you do have the time and you don't know what to do, you can visit this place but be awere that it's very grand and you cant go inside in most of the buildings

This is probably the best ‘castle’ experience… the Kyoto Imperial Palace is enormous and there’s lots to explore. Admission is free! The place includes a free audio tour that you can download from the free wifi. Multiple languages are available, including English of course. This helps since otherwise all the buildings look pretty much the same… squat and rather boring. If you arrive here on foot, plan carefully where you’re dropped off by bus. The walls seemingly stretch on forever and you’ll spend what feels like 10 minutes just walking around one side of the palace. The place is pretty large and I didn’t notice much in the way of crowds, since it just swallows everyone up. That said, I came during the rainy season so I think there wouldn’t be a lot of folks here at the time.

Great! Gorgeous nature and architecture at various parts through the huge palace. Definitely worth a visit, though some sections are underwhelming and empty.

Very large building. You get a good view on certain places and entrance is free. Nice garden and if you try to feel the history it is overwhelming. There is also a place to cool down if the outside temperature is high!

Very interesting place that provides glimpses of life during early imperial Japan. Although one sees them depicted in movies but seeing first hand how simplistic, honorable and unified with nature the Shogunate and Japanese royalty was is humbling.

There is no admission fee and it is surrounded by a beautiful park. The inside are definitely nice to look at. However, there is only little shadow. So bring enough water and maybe something to protect you from the sun. Or go on a cloudy day like I did. That is actually the perfect weather to have a visit here.

It is very well organized in giving guidance for routes, and it is free. I noticed Japan and South Korea, most temples are either free or few USD. In Europe, any historical sites costs you average 25 Euros. This is another reason I love traveling to Asia.

The entire park surrounding the palace was peaceful and had a sweet pine aroma. As I walked the gravel path my own crunching footsteps disturbed the silence so much I opted to walk next to the grass so as to keep the atmosphere peaceful. A black kite soared above the palace, a common kingfisher darted over a pond, many large-billed crows were in the treetops while brown flycatchers dominated the smaller bushes. Yes, I like birdwatching! The palace was remarkable, gorgeous combinations of colors and the inner gardens were beautiful as well with little bridges spanning little ponds bordered by carpets of moss. The entry was free and there are introductory pamphlets in several languages to teach us about the palace as well as historical placards throughout the grounds to introduce the various structures. Definitely recommend spending an hour to meander through!

Was nicely surprised because I didn't realise it was free! Spent about an hour following the route slowly, beautiful gardens and very historic place. Good leaflets in various languages.

Lovely place to learn a little history about Japan. They provide free English and Chinese tours. We went on a weekday and just managed to catch the English tour at 10.30am. Entrance and tour is free. It is also situated in the park which you can explore the various “houses” and temples, and even collect commemorative stamps.

Relative quiet place with fantastic gardens and historical buildings. Audio tour provides lot of background information. Surrounding park is also great and a nice quiet place away from the noise of the city.