Originally built in 1626, the Honmaru-goten Palace burned to the ground in the late 18th century. The current structure was built in 1847 within the nearby Kyoto Imperial Palace before being moved ...

"The property is located right between the Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Kamo River. When you go inside, you will find an open atrium, and all the spaces in the house are gently connected.

Kyoto has long been at the top of my list of places to visit. The city, known as the cultural capital of Japan, is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines ...

KYOTO--A local landmark that is designated as ... and Ninnaji temple’s Goten palace and gardens, where visitors can see “fusuma-e” sliding door paintings drawn by Insho Domoto up close ...

Upon being proclaimed Shogun (feudal military dictator) of Japan in 1603, Ieyasu constructed a palace that would reflect his supreme power. Nijo Castle in central Kyoto was certainly ostentatious ...