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Home to the Kyoto Gosho (Imperial Palace), this vast swath of green in the city centre is
a true sanctuary. Often overlooked by tourists, who rush to see the city's temples and
shrines, the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park is the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon read-
ing a book, napping, playing with the kids or picnicking. The variety of trees here is amaz-
ing, and there's usually something in bloom. In the spring, don't miss the fantastic
shidare-
zakura
(weeping cherry trees) at the north end of the park.
Central Kyoto
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