Katsura Imperial Villa
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Katsura Imperial Villa in the Spring by John Chang (Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported)
About
The Katsura Imperial Villa is one of Japan's most important cultural treasures and is considered by many as one of the finest examples of purely Japanese architecture and garden design. Construction was started by Prince Hachijō Toshihito around 1622 and after his death his son Toshitada continued the construction later on in his life until his death. The villa continued to be passed down and construction of the villa were added here and there by the continuing generations of the Hachijo-no-Miya family.
You must get permission and make a reservation from the Imperial Household Agency to enter (See: Kyoto Imperial Palace for more information).
![Interior of the Geppa Pavilion of the Katsura Imperial Villa [Raphael Azevedo Franca|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_garden#/media/File:Geppa-ro.jpg| Public Domain ]](/files/business/600x450-katsura-imperial-villa-0003.jpg "Interior of the Geppa Pavilion of the Katsura Imperial Villa [Raphael Azevedo Franca|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_garden#/media/File:Geppa-ro.jpg| Public Domain ]")
Access
Closest Train Station: Katsura
Katsuramisono
Kyoto, Kyoto 615-8014 Japan
Tel: 075-211-1215
15-20 minute walk from Katsura station on the Hankyu Kyoto line.
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: Tours done via reservations with the Imperial Household Agency only (see link below). Open from Monday to Saturday
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Katsura Imperial Villa Homepage
