Katsura Imperial Villa
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Katsura Imperial Villa

桂離宮

가쓰라리큐는 정원 구성과 건축 균형으로 높이 평가받는 교토 서부 대표 황실 별궁입니다.

Region
Osaka & Kansai
Coordinates
34.9842, 135.7116
Admission
Visitors aged 18+ pay ¥1,000; ages 12-17 are free. Visits require advance registration or same-day availability under the Imperial Household Agency system.
How to get there
The villa is typically reached from the Katsura side of western Kyoto with extra time built in for check-in.
Suggested visit time
About 1 hr guided visit
Official website
Official website

Travel tips

  • This is not a casual drop-in garden. Entry is controlled through guided tours and registration rules.
  • Audio guides are available free of charge even though the guided visit itself is conducted in Japanese.

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Last verified: 2026-04-07

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