Kyoto | Kan'in Palace Ruins, the residence of the imperial family during the Edo period

#July Good Places 2025 ✓ Kanin Palace Ruins The historic building in the southwest corner of Kyoto Imperial Garden was once the residence of the "Kanin Palace" of the Edo period. Now only some of the ruins remain. It was opened to the public for free in 2006. The original residence complex was magnificent, with facilities such as academies, gardens, and tea rooms, which was a typical aristocratic residential style. Today, some academy buildings and gardens are preserved, and photos, pictures and exhibits about the history of Kyoto Imperial Garden are stored indoors, as well as a small garden and lounge. The outdoor garden is beautifully landscaped, and seasonal plants such as plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, maple trees, etc. are planted in the garden. The environment is quiet and elegant, full of the atmosphere of the ancient capital.