Tours & day trips

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Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

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Private & custom tours

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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

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Shows & concerts

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Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

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Cruises & boat tours

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Kyoto: Gion District Nighttime Walk with Souvenir and Snack

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Reviews of Kyoto Imperial Palace

4.3

Top destination

5 - Excellent

75

4 - Good

91

3 - Okay

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2 - Disappointing

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1 - Terrible

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5/5 - Excellent

Davidson

It's a big place - make sure you approach it from the main entrance direction or you could be in for a long walk.

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Kyoto State Guest House

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After visiting Sento Imperial Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

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