(Highlights)
Kyoto-Gosyo Imperial Palace has been the residence of Japan`s successive emperors ever since her capital was moved to Kyoto more than 1,200 years ago. It is surrounded by a huge rectangular earthen fence 450 meters north to south by 250 meters east to west and the area is 110,000 square meters. In the compound, there are many magnificent structures that will make you sigh, all of which stand in perfect harmony toward each other and are the combination of all the traditional forms of Japanese architectural technique. The present palace, however, is the reconstruction of the original structures that was carried out toward the end of the Edo period (1603-1867).
(How to enjoy)
A guide will take you on a tour around the palace buildings. Have a look at them and you will marvel at the traditional Japanese construction technique. You can also enjoy seeing the trees, a pond, gardens and other natural surroundings in the palace grounds.
(Others)
Reservation is necessary before you visit the place except during the brief period of spring and autumun. It can be done through a return card, online or in person. If you visit the palace administration office by yourself, you can get the permission for the entry on the next day, but if you make a request for a visit online, you have to wait at least four days, and in case of a return card, a month. The subway fare from JR Kyoto station is 260 yen way.
At your hotel
At your hotel
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto area
transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, dinner, hotel pick-up in areas beyond Kyoto area
I would like at least 7 days notice before a booking.
“Two cities in one day ”
Huri-sun was nice and friendly.We covered Nara and Arashimaya in one day.
Tatsuhiro N.
(46 reviews)Hi Alev-san, Thank you very much for your favorable comment. I am glad you people enjoyed the tour today under the fine spring weather. Your story as the World Bank official was interesting. I hope you will enjoy your life to the maximum extent after you reach the retirement age. And thank you very much for treating me to the coffee and lunch. Regards, Hiro
“Sakura Sakura sakura”
Tatsuhiro was a lovely senior guide trotting along tog with us showing us the beauty of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera temple - where he prepared a highlight for my grandson, Inari, and Arashiyama bamboo forest in the evening - where there was hardly anyone at the peak of Sakura. Thank you for extending our tour till 7 pm. We had a great time.
Tatsuhiro N.
(46 reviews)Hi Shereen-san, Thank you very much for your favorable comment. I really enjoyed walking with you around some of the popular sights of Kyoto and your smiling faces were my greatest reward. And how cute your grandson was! He definitely is the star in the future. Your daughter`s talk about studying in Australia and in the UK was interesting. I wish you all a good health and a good luck. Regards, Hiro
Melanie S.
Enjoy the full-blown cherry blossoms in Kyoto
Customized
“Excellent day in Kyoto”
We enjoyed our full day tour with Hiro in the beautiful city Kyoto. He was very patient with our large group and excellent at getting us where we wanted to go. He provided great information and was very thoughtful. He speaks good English. Thank you Hiro!
Tatsuhiro N.
(46 reviews)Hi Melanie-san, Thank you very much for the favorable comment. I am glad you and your company enjoyed the tour under the balmy spring weather. I am proud of myself for being a bit of help in showing you around the city. I wish you the best of luck. I am fine. Regards, Hiro