4.5
Historic houses & mansions
Katsura Imperial Villa
Kyoto, Japan
Katsura Imperial Villa, completed in 1645, exemplifies Japanese aristocratic architecture with its moon-viewing platform and five tea houses. Walking the garden paths, visitors experience the harmony of water, stone, and plant life that inspires tranquility.
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
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