I visited Kyoto Gyoen National Garden the other day. The weather was not very nice, but I thoroughy enjoyed walking in the garden where Kyoto Imperial Palace is situated. It is a huge area (92 hectares) between Marutamachi st. and Imadegawa st. People in Kyoto visit there for taking a walk, having lunch, reading, etc. There are many wooden benches and tables in the trees. I often have lunch with my friends at one of the tables when the weather is nice - bringing nice Bento boxes with a bottle of wine.
I took some 360 degree images in the garden along the way. Kyoto Imperial Palace was closed when I was there. But it is open to the public 4 - 5 days a week. When it is open, admission is free and no advanced reservations are required.
For more details about Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, visit this page.
Below is a 360 degree image gallery of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
Click on the blue circle icon below to view the video footage of each location.
Former residence of Prince "Kan-in-no-miya".
Walking towards the Imperial Palace.
Stopping at "Shirakumo" shrine.
South-west corner of the Imperial Palace.
Walking along the west wall of the Imperial Palace.
Main entrance of the Imperial Palace.
North-west corner of the Imperial Palace.
Walking along the north wall of the Imperial Palace.
North-east corner of the Imperial Palace, known as "Monkey Corner".
North-east corner of the Imperial Palace, known as "Monkey Corner".
Ground where the school for court-nobles used to be.
South-east corner of the Imperial Palace.
End of the virtual tour...
