This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, redistributed or translated. I want emails from Lonely Planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, third-party offers, and surveys. If you have an update, please. 12 articles, Night Life The plum arbour is located about midway along the park on the west side. The original palace buildings burned down in 1854 and were not rebuilt. 16 articles, Hot springs & public baths The driveway of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. A traveler, budding travel writer, and amateur author. Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Palace Park) – Central Kyoto A green sanctuary in the middle of the drab plain of Kyoto, the Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Palace Park) is Kyoto’s Central Park. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. Before we left Korea, when researching what to do in Kyoto, Mel suggested the Imperial Palace. Japan Travel is the leading resource for Japan travel information and the primary destination for visitors planning and traveling to Japan. Prices and schedules reflect our best information at the time of publishing and are prone to change. The park is most beautiful in the plum- and cherry-blossom seasons (late February and late March, respectively). Take some time to visit the pond at the park's southern end, which contains gorgeous carp. The park is between Teramachi-dōri and Karasuma-dōri (to the east and west) and Imadegawa-dōri and Marutamachi-dōri (to the north and south). Aside from its history and traditional touch, Kyoto Imperial Park has always been famous for its promenades, resting checkpoints, and venue for sports as well as people-watching. Image by Thomas_Zsebok_Images / Getty Images, Kyoto Morning Tour: Kyoto Imperial Palace, Golden Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle Walking Tour, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island from Kyoto. https://en.japantravel.com/kyoto/kyoto-imperial-palace-park/33482, Explore Japan's cities with Japan Travel Bike. A quick introduction to each of Japan's prefectures. This list will help you make the most of your trip. It's perfect for picnics, strolls and just about any sport you can think of. It may not be Kyoto’s best cherry blossom or autumn leaves viewing spot, but if you’re planning to get away from the crowds in the city’s major gardens during those times of year, Kyoto Imperial Palace Park can surely be an option. By clicking "Accept" or by continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies. As the city where history serves as its core, Kyoto sees the Imperial Palace complex as one of its main attractions. The park is very popular in late March during the hanami season due to its hundreds of flowering cherry trees, and in November for the deep red colors of its maple trees. It is not until the Meiji Era, when the Emperor gave orders for the place to be reconstructed after its deterioration due to the capital movement to Tokyo. The park also has several small shrines and old gates.