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- Katsura Imperial Villa, a Masterpiece of Japanese Gardens
Katsura Imperial Villa, a Masterpiece of Japanese Gardens
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The circuit style garden is a circuit style garden with a pond that skillfully uses water, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season. The buildings include shoin-zukuri and tea-ceremony rooms, all of which are delicately designed.
Advance reservations are required for tours. You can apply online from the Imperial Household Agency Kyoto Office website.
Free (Advance reservation required)
[Parking fee]
free
- Category
- 京都市西|Castle-ruin|庭園
- Adress
- ⧉ 京都府京都市西京区桂御園 [View Map]
- Official Website
- ⧉ https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/guide/katsura.html
- TEL
- ⧉ 075-211-1215 (from overseas: +81-75-211-1215)
(Info may be outdated. Check official site or call for updates.)
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