Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Parks
Kyoto is studded with parks, ranging from the huge Imperial Palace Park to tiny pockets
in residential neighbourhoods where local kids gather to play. All of Kyoto's parks are
free.
Kyoto Imperial Palace Park
has everything from baseball diamonds to carp ponds.
Maruyama-kōen
Above Yasaka-jinja and smack on the main Southern Higashiyama sightseeing route, this
popular
hanami
(cherry blossom viewing) spot.
Imperial Properties
All of Kyoto's imperial properties can be toured for free - Kyoto Imperial Palace (
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Imperial Palace, allows children (as long as they are accompanied by adults). Children be-
low the age of 20 are not permitted at the other three.
Other Attractions
Kamo-gawa
Like the Imperial Palace Park, this is a great place to spend a relaxing afternoon strolling
and picnicking. In the summer you'll be treated to free fireworks shows as local youths
hold impromptu
hanabi-taikai
(fireworks festivals).
Nishiki Market
might find something that you just
have
to buy…