Step back into Japan's imperial past at the Kyoto Imperial Palace in Kamigyō-ku, the emperor's former residence until 1869. The carefully preserved grounds and ceremonial buildings are open to visitors, and the Imperial Household Agency runs multiple guided tours daily so you can explore grand halls and tranquil courtyards while sensing the atmosphere of the old court.

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