Scenic spot introduction:
Katsura Rikyu (Katsura Rikyu) is located on the bank of the Katsura River in Katsuraishimizu Town, Ukyo District, Kyoto City. It was built between 1620 and 1624. The total garden area is 58,210 square meters. It is a combination of tea garden and pond garden. It is the chief of the three royal gardens and the The number one garden in Japanese classical gardens.Attractions distribution:
Katsuri Palace is famous for its gardens and Japanese-style architecture. Its main buildings include the academy, Shokin Pavilion, Xiaoyi Xuan, Garden Hall, Yueha Pavilion and Flower Viewing Pavilion.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, gardeningtravelling guideline:
Kyoto has celebrations and festivals almost every day, rich in local customs. The most popular ones are the Gion Festival (July 1-29) and the Times Festival (October 22). The Jidai Festival is a festival held at the Heian Shrine, which displays the customs and habits of Kyoto for more than 1,000 years after it became the capital in an array of different eras.
Best time to visit:
Spring and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
Kyoto's shopping areas are concentrated along Shijo Kawaramachi and Shijo Dori Street, where you can shop for items such as Shippōyaki, printed books, Kiyomizu-yaki pottery, kimonos, Kyoto Yatsuhashi mochi, Kyoto dolls, etc.
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Japan>Osaka City
How to get there:
Municipal bus Katsurikyu-mae Station (take bus No. 33 in front of Kyoto Station)
Scenic area map:
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Katsura Palace ticket prices:
Free, reservation required.
Scenic area opening hours:
Year-end and New Year holidays (12/28 to 1/4); Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays; and when there are special events (open to the public every Saturday in April, May, October, and November, and the third Saturday of other months)
