Shugakuin Rikyu

Shugakuin Rikyu（修学院離宮） began when Emperor Gomizuo built a detached palace on the Shugakuin site.It is said that Emperor Gomizuo directed the construction of even a single tree or plant in the garden.

Shugakuin Rikyu

Shugakuin Rikyu, with a total area of approximately 545,000 m2, consists of the Upper, Middle, and Lower Rikyu palaces, which are connected by a path lined with pine trees.The tour will take you from Shimo-Rikyu to Naka-Rikyu to Kami-Rikyu in that order.

Shugakuin Rikyu

Audio guides in English, French, and Chinese are available for loan (free of charge).There are two ways to visit the exhibition: advance registration or on the day of the visit. To apply in advance, send a return postcard, apply online, or apply in person at the Kyoto Office of the Imperial Household Agency in the Kyoto Gyoen.

Shugakuin Rikyu

To apply on the day, numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting around 11:00 a.m. (※A form of identification such as a driver’s license is required at the time of distribution).

To get to Shugakuin Rikyu from Kyoto Station, take the bus for about 52 minutes and walk about 15 minutes from the bus stop.

Shugakuin Rikyu

Shugakuin Rikyu Map

opening hours	9:00 -, 10:00 -, 11:00 -, 1:30 -, 3:00 -※Required Time Approx. 80 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.※Days when there is a hindrance to the implementation of events, etc.
entrance fee	free※Advance application can be made by return postcard, at the counter, or online.※Capacity of 50 persons※Visitors must be at least 18 years old.
bus stop	City bus　Shugakuin Rikyu-michi bus stop※Approx. 15 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop
station	Eiden Shugakuin Station※Approx. 20 minutes walk from the nearest station
parking lot	No parking
official site	Shugakuin Rikyu