Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
Kyoto Imperial Palace: Autumn Public Opening
The Kyoto Imperial Palace is currently holding a special autumn public opening titled “Introduction to the Court Culture of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.”
One of the highlights is the Shishinden (Hall for State Ceremonies), the venue for various court rituals, where visitors can view the *Takamikura* (Imperial Throne).
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A parade is held every year to commemorate the establishment of Heian-kyo in Kyoto on October 22, 794.
Many tourists from abroad come to enjoy this historical pageant.
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The Kamo River flows north-to-south through Kyoto City and stands as one of the defining features of the city’s landscape.To the east, Mount Hiei and Nyoigatake—famous for the “Gozan no Okuribi” (Five Mountain Bonfire) festival—tower in the background, while to the west, mountains such as Mount Atago form the boundaries of the Kyoto Basin.
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The buildings of the Katsura Imperial Villa are primarily designed in the *shoin-zukuri* style and are said to be integrated with the garden through features such as moon-viewing platforms facing the pond.
Additionally, *sukiya-zukuri* style tea houses are scattered throughout the grounds; these are believed to have been used for activities such as boating excursions, tea gatherings, and moon-viewing parties.
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Osawa Pond is part of Sagain—an imperial detached palace built by Emperor Saga in the early Heian period—and is renowned as a scenic spot, featuring seasonal flowers and trees planted around the pond and on the island within it.
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