Nature
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
京都御苑
A park about 1300 m long and 700 m wide around the Imperial Palace and Sento Palace, with gravel paths, lawns and tree groves.
Key facts
- Station
- Marutamachi (Karasuma Line)5 min walk
- Admission
- Free entry
- Typical visit
- 45 min
- Hours
- Always open
Tip
Weeping cherry trees near Konoe Pond in the north-west corner usually bloom between late March and mid April.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is near the Imperial Palace and Demachiyanagi. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$375 per night. Where to stay near the Imperial Palace and Demachiyanagi
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
02Map
Nearby places
- Landmark Kyoto Imperial Palace 京都御所 The residence of the imperial family until 1868, set inside Kyoto Gyoen park. Free entry 1 h 7 min walk
- Garden Sento Imperial Palace 仙洞御所 A secondary palace built in 1630 for retired emperors, now visited for its stroll garden around the North and South ponds. Free entry 1 h 15 min walk
- Shopping Demachi Masugata Shopping Street 出町桝形商店街 A covered neighbourhood arcade of about 160 m west of the Kamo river, with fruit and vegetable shops, a supermarket and small eateries. Free entry 30 min 5 min walk
- Nature Kamogawa Delta 鴨川デルタ The point at Demachiyanagi where the Kamo and Takano rivers meet, with turtle-shaped stepping stones across both rivers. Free entry 30 min 2 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026