This is well worth a visit if you are in Kyoto. Free and the restricted number of visitors makes it a peaceful retreat from the tourist bussle at other sites.
Problem is it takes a little planning - you need to make a reservation in advance to visit any of the palaces or gardens run by the Imperial Household Agency. If you are Japanese this can mean being on a waiting list for months or maybe years. Fortunately they have decided to make it easier for foreign visitors. You can now reserve guided tours here:
http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/order/indexEN.html
Alternatively you can usually find places still available if you go to the office outside the palace gate. ...
oblivionjapan 19.09.2007
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