Kyoto Imperial Palace
京都御所 · 가미교구
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Kyoto Imperial Palace1:50
Welcome to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the 'Gyo-sho,' which served as the residence of the Emperors of Japan for over 500 years, from 1331 until the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869. While the city of Kyoto was founded in 794,…
Listen in the app2Kenreimon Gate — The Emperor's Passage1:34
The Kenreimon is the main gate of the Imperial Palace, located on the southern side. It is a massive, elegant structure with six pillars and a roof made of thick layers of cypress bark. …
Listen in the app3Shishinden — The Hall for State Ceremonies1:35
The Shishinden is the most important and prestigious building in the palace complex. This massive hall was used for the most significant ceremonies of the court, including the 'Soku-no-rei' or enthronement ceremony of the Emperor. …
Listen in the app4Seiryoden — The Emperor's Daily Life1:23
Moving to the northwest of the Shishinden, we find the Seiryoden. For much of the Heian period, this was the Emperor's primary residence—the place where he slept, worked, and conducted daily business. …
Listen in the app5Oikeniwa Garden — The Pond of Imperial Reflection1:24
The Oikeniwa is the primary garden of the palace, centered on a large pond with a pebbled shore. This is a 'strolling garden' designed to be enjoyed from various vantage points, most notably from the verandas of the surrounding…
Listen in the app6The Waiting Rooms and Shodaifu-no-ma1:21
Before visitors could meet the Emperor, they would wait in the 'Shodaifu-no-ma' or the 'Rooms of the Great Officials.' These three rooms are a fascinating study in social hierarchy. They are known as the Room of Tigers, the Room…
Listen in the app7Hamaguri-gomon Gate — The Scars of Rebellion1:24
While not within the inner palace walls, the Hamaguri-gomon is one of the nine gates of the outer Kyoto Imperial Garden and holds significant historical weight. Its name, 'Clam Gate,' comes from the fact that it was usually…
Listen in the app8Closing1:28
As we conclude our walk through the Kyoto Imperial Palace, I hope you have felt the 'solemn elegance' that has defined this space for centuries. While the Emperor now resides in Tokyo, this palace remains the 'spiritual home' of…
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What is Kyoto Imperial Palace?
Kyoto Imperial Palace is a place in 가미교구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 가미교구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 11 min 59 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.0253, 135.7622 |
| Last updated |
