Kyoto Imperial Palace - Kyoto - Japan

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyoto Imperial Palace is a large park-like area located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. It was the former residence of the Emperor of Japan until the Meiji Restoration in The palace grounds are surrounded by a large stone wall and feature a variety of buildings, gardens, and courtyards. The main palace building, the Seiryo-den, is a large two-story structure with a tiled roof and a large central courtyard. Other buildings on the grounds include the Shishinden, the Imperial Household Agency, and the Imperial Household Office. The palace grounds also feature a number of gardens, including the Ninomaru Garden, the Kyakuden Garden, and the Sento Garden. The palace is open to the public for guided tours, and visitors can also explore the grounds on their own.