Historic Sites
Sento Imperial Palace
The Sento Imperial Palace located in Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Park) was built as the residence for retired Emperor Go-mizunoo in 1630. Although the palace was burned down and rebuilt again and again, its gardens and teahouses remain today. The garden was designed by renowned architect Kobori Enshu in the Round-the-Pond-style Garden and has seasonal changes in the scenery. Visitors should book in advance and can apply online at the following site: http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html
Historic Sites
Sento Imperial Palace
The Sento Imperial Palace located in Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Park) was built as the residence for retired Emperor Go-mizunoo in 1630. Although the palace was burned down and rebuilt again and again, its gardens and teahouses remain today. The garden was designed by renowned architect Kobori Enshu in the Round-the-Pond-style Garden and has seasonal changes in the scenery. Visitors should book in advance and can apply online at the following site: http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html
- Directions
- Inside of Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, 602-0881
- Tel
- +81-75-211-1215
Access: 15-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line
10-minute walk from City Bus Stop Furitsuidai-byoin-mae
Entrance Fees: free (an advance application is required).
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Hours: Tours start between 9:30 - 15:30 (Walk-in registration may be possible for the afternoon tours if the number of reservations has not reached the limits)
Office Hours: 8:40 - 17:00
Closed: 12/28-1/4, and Mondays (Tuesday if a national holiday falls on a Monday)
Application: http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/sento.html
Cautions:
Application: http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/sento.html
Cautions:
- No admittance for those under 12 years old.