Kyoto Day Tour. Saw Imperial Palace- JBT Sunrise Tour

The Kyoto Imperial Palace used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868 when the emperor and capital were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo.  The complex is enclosed by long walls and consists of several gates, halls and gardens.
View through the Jomeimon on Shishinden main hall
 
 We took our shoes off to tour the Imperial Palace.  No shoes allowed inside.

View through the Jomeimon on Shishinden's main hall.
Bamboo nails are used to hold the cedar shingles in place. They will not rust and last for many years.
 A tea ceremony and festival were going on in one of the gardens during our visit to the Imperial Palace.


Such a beautiful garden on the palace grounds.


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