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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.

Please note that prospective visitors should make a reservation.

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.

Please note that prospective visitors should make a reservation.
Directions
Inside of Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, 602-0881
Tel
+81-75-211-1215
Website
https://kyoto-gosho.kunaicho.go.jp/en/sento-gosho
Application:
https://kyoto-gosho.kunaicho.go.jp/en/sento-gosho/visit

Photo:Imperial Household Agency