"In 794 C.E., Emperor Kammu moved Japan’s capital to Kyoto , chiefly to keep the large Buddhist monasteries in the former capital of Nara from amassing even more power than they already had. (The capital and emperormoved to Tokyo in 1868.) The present imperial palacedates back to 1855, andit’s not the buildings that stand outbutthe extremely beautiful gardens and park,which is the city center's main green space. Travelers need to obtain permission to visit the palace from the Imperial Household Agency, but the park isopen to all.The plum trees and cherry blossoms bloom in Marchand April, andall year round the park attracts joggers, cyclists, walkers, and picnickers."
The Best Things to Do in Kyoto
