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 teahouse remain today. The garden was designed by renowned architect Kobori Enshu in the Round-the-Pond Garden style and has seasonal landscape. Visitors should book in advance and can apply online at the following site:
http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html
* Address: Inside of Kyoto-Gyoen Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
* Tel.:075-211-1215
*Access: 15-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line
10-minute walk from City Bus Stop Furitsuidaibyouin-mae
* Wheelchair Accessible: No
*Closed: 12/28-1/4, every Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays
(open on Saturdays in March, April, May, October, November)
* Entrance Fee: Entrance is free, but reservation via a reply-paid post card is required.
