The former residence of Japan’s Imperial family, located in Kyoto Imperial Park.

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General Directions:

Take the subway to Imadegawa station. Walk south along Karasuma-dori and the entrance to the Imperial Park is a few blocks down on your left.

Tips:

Enter the Imperial Park along the NorthWest side. The grounds provide a nice place to relax in the middle of the city. In good weather there is an outdoor market with all sorts of fresh vegetables, meat, confections and snacks (free samples widely available). The mixed nuts are excellent.

Type: Sights & Activities
Tags: Kyoto market imperial palace