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Rebuilt in the 1850s but researched back to Heian precedent, down to the subjects of its wall paintings.
About this place
The Kyōto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto-gosho), also known as Dairi (内裏) or Kinri (禁裏), is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan from 1331 to 1869 located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace, while the preservation of the Kyoto Imperial Palace was ordered in 1877. Today, the grounds are open to the public, and the Imperial Household Agency hosts public tours of the buildings several times a day. The Kyoto Imperial Palace is the latest of the imperial palaces built in the northeastern part of the old capital of Heian-kyō (now known as Kyoto) after the abandonment of the Heian Palace that was located to the west of the current palace during the Heian period. The Palace lost much of its function at the time of the Meiji Restoration, when the capital functions were moved to Tokyo in 1869. However, Emperor Taishō and Shōwa still had their enthronement ceremonies at the palace.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1855 Highlights / collection：Shishinden, Seiryoden, Buildings restored in Heian style Genre：Architecture, Nihonga (Japanese-style painting)
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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Source sankan.kunaicho.go.jp ↗Before you go
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