Katsura Rikyu

Katsura Rikyu（桂離宮）（Katsura Imperial Palace） was originally built by Prince Tomohito Hachijo, the first prince of Hachijo Palace, in 1615 as a villa (koshoin) for his family.

Katsura Rikyu

Katsura Rikyu has been highly acclaimed overseas and was awarded second place in the American Journal of Japanese Gardening. It is famous for being highly praised by the German architect Bruno Taut. Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco was also impressed by Katsura Rikyu.

Katsura Rikyu

Audio guides in English, French, and Chinese are available for rent (free of charge). Katsura Rikyu is one of the recommended tourist attractions for foreigners.There are two ways to visit: advance registration or on the day of the visit.Apply by return postcard, online or in person at the Kyoto Office of the Imperial Household Agency in Kyoto Gyoen.

Katsura Rikyu

To apply on the day, numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting around 11:00 a.m. (※Requires identification such as a driver’s license at the time of distribution).Access from Kyoto Station to Katsura Rikyu is by bus, a 20-minute ride.

Katsura Rikyu

Katsura Rikyu Map

opening hours	9:00 -, 10:00 -, 11:00 -, 1:30 -, 2:30 -, 3:30 -※Same-day registration (limit 20 people) from 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm※Approx. 60 min.
regular closing day	Monday※If Monday is a holiday, the following Tuesday※Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays from December 28 to January 4.※Closed on days that interfere with the implementation of events, etc.
entrance fee	1000 yen※Capacity of 35 persons※Junior high school students and older※Free for junior high and high school students
bus stop	City bus　Katsura-Rikyu-mae Bus Stop
station	Hankyu Katsura Station※Approx. 15 minutes walk from the nearest station
parking lot	Parking available（free）
official site	Katsura Rikyu