Description
Kyoto Gyoen National Park is massive, stretching 1.3 km north to south and 0.7 km east to west. During the Edo period, approximately 200 residences stood in the park, where nobility and royal family members lived. During the end of the Edo period, the park was the scene of riots at the Hamaguri gate which became the bloody battle of the Hamaguri Rebellion. After the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869, the many nobles also relocated to Tokyo, leaving their houses behind to fall into ruin. Later, preservation efforts were made, and following World War II, the park was opened to the public as a national park. The park in its current state is home to roughly 50,000 trees and is a place the citizens of Kyoto go to take a break. The park is dotted with many historical remains, including nine gates scattered across the four sides of the park and ruins of the Kujo clan's tea ceremony house, Shu Sui Tei.
Location Information
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- Address
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3, Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 602-0881
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- Nearest Station
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Imadegawa Station
・ Karasuma Line
8 minutes on foot
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- Closed
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Recommended Spots in Area
- Visiting
- Eating
- Shopping
- Lodgings
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Yasaka ShrineKyoto Station, To-ji TempleShrines
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Nishiki Market Shopping DistrictGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Sightseeing
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The Yoshino Cherry Trees of the Philosopher’s WalkKyoto Station, To-ji TempleSpring
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Gion Kinana HontenGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Cafes and Sweets
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ShiraumeGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleJapanese cuisine
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Gionjaya Tabanenoshi ShinkyogokuGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Cafes and Sweets
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KikusuiGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleFrench Food
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MUSASHI JAPAN Kyoto Shijo Knife ShopGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHousehold Goods Stores
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MUSASHI JAPAN Kyoto Sanjo Knife ShopGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHousehold Goods Stores
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JIKKO Cutlery PontochoGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleHousehold Goods Stores
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BUYSELL Kyoto Shijo-dori storeGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleClothing Stores
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Seiko Boutique KyotoGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleJewelry Stores and Watch Shops
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John's Blend Kyoto Nishiki-Ichiba StoreGion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera TempleOther Shopping
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Tabist Kiki Hotel Kyoto Sanjo TakakuraNijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial PalaceJapanese Guest Houses (Minshuku)
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Sumiya RyokanNijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial PalaceRyokan
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Kaya Kyoto Nijo Castle BW Signature CollectionNijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial PalaceHotels