About Kastura Imperial Villa

Katsura Imperial Villa is an abode of spectacular architecture and harbors famous Japanese gardens. The villa is a haven to the mountains of Arashiyama and Kameyama. The key features include the Miyuki-Mon gates, garden paths adorned with river pebbles and rectangular cobbles.  A group of gardens situated at the center known as Goten proceeding through the mosses and bushes edging the gardens, leading through the gates towards the inner garden. The striking highlight is the Furu-Shoin specially designed as an observation permit to watch the moon and three rooms of Naka-Shoin, which is adorned by the fine paintings made by Japan's leading artists. Visitors can relish on a meal or enjoy the refreshments of many tea houses. 

Must See

  • Architecture of historic significance, historic gardens.
  • Arashiyama and Kameyama mountain.
  • Miyuki-mon gates, river pebbles.
  • Rectangular cobbles, mosses and bushes progressing towards further gates, inner gardens with a group of building known as Goten.

How to reach

By Bus: Bus no.33, bus fare is 240 Yen

By Metro: 15 minutes walk from the Kyoto station on the Hankyo Kyoto line

Tips

  • Wear comfortable and respectable clothes as it is a religious place
  • Stay hydrated as you will be walking a lot.
  • Do not litter, drink alcohol or smoke. 
  • Maintain discipline inside the temples.
  • Visit local teahouses and restaurants. 

Visit Time

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to  4:30 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

National holidays: Closed

 

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Permission entry ticket on first come first serve basis which is around 1000 Yen.

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 19.65°C

 

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