Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

4.5

A 65 hectare garden surrounding Kyoto Gosho and Sento Gosho (Imperial Palaces) which can be freely visited at any time. Before the capital was moved to Tokyo, the area was filled with mansions for imperial household members and court nobles, but after the move, these were demolished and the area was refurbished as grounds for the palace. Later, it was opened up as a public garden. Home to such historic sites as, of course, the palace, Kujo Pond, and the Shu Sui Tei (Tea-ceremony House), the garden is also filled with trees, small rivers, and an abundance of natural beauty. There are tennis courts, sports grounds, and other exercise facilities, and people of all ages can come here to relax and refresh themselves.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kamigyou-ku Kyoutogyoen 3 Map
Area: Around Kyoto Imperial Palace Area
Phone: 0752116348
Hours: All day open garden
Closed: open everyday (Please contact us for information on Sundays when tour facilities are closed.)
Fees: [Entrance fee] Free (300 yen for Shusuitei)
Parking Lot: Available (About 200 spaces for passenger cars/5 spaces for disabled people, 16 spaces for buses)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (KYOTO Wi-Fi only at 2 locations in the rest area)
English Menu: Available
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (some items may not be available)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (use of leash, taking out fan and trash after brushing *However, you cannot enter the facility)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Great green space

Reviewed : 2023.01.03

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Reviewed : 2022.06.26

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Reviewed : 2020.08.26

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