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The Open Days of the Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyoto Imperial Palace Spring Open Days 2013

Kyoto Imperial Palace
(Photo: Imperial Household Agency)

The Kyoto Imperial Palace will open its doors to the public as follows. (In-advance applications are not required. Admission is free).

Visitors will be able to view Shishinden, Seiryoden, Kogosyo, Ogakumonjo and Otsunegoten.

• (1)Term: 5 days from April 4 (Thu.) - April 8 (Mon.)
• (2)Hours: 9:00-15:30 (Last admission at 15:30. Visitors are requested to leave by 16:15)
• (3)Closed: on April 3 (Wed.) and April 9 (Tue.) for the preparation and the cleanup.
• (4)Performances:
    Gagaku (Imperial Court music and dances)
        April 6 (Sat.) 10:00 11:00
        On the stage in front of Shunkoden
        *If it rains : at Jomeimon Gate
    Kemari (Ancient football game of the Imperial Court)
        April 7 (Sun.) 10:00 11:00
        On the stage in front of Shunkoden
        *If it rains : at Shinmikurumayose
• (5)For the preparation and the cleanup, the regular Imperial Palace tours on Wednesday April 3rd and Tuesday April 9th will be suspended.

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Kyoto Imperial Palace