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Castles & palaces
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto, Japan
The Kyoto Imperial Palace, reconstructed in 1855 after a series of fires, is set within a sprawling park that preserves the imperial heritage of Japan. Its Shishinden Hall, once the site for enthronements, stands as a key ceremonial landmark.
Good to know
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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