Kyoto Gyoen National Garden [Ministry of the Environment]

Information

Photo: Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Kyoto Gyoen is the national garden, which is 1.3km from north to south and 0.7km from east to west. It is open to everyone anytime. This area was Court Nobles Residential Area in the Edo period. After the transfer of the capital to Tokyo, buildings were removed and Kyoto Gyoen (garden) was established to preserve the Imperial Palace. After The World War Ⅱ, Kyoto Gyoen was changed to be a national garden. Today, there are famous historic spots in this garden including Kyoto Imperial Palace. Also it becomes the place where people could spend their time in nature.

Kyoto Gyoen Guide map

Kyoto Gyoen Guide map

Notice

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is open to everyone, anytime (admission free).

The following activities are prohibited in our garden.
・Walking dogs without leashes.
・Feeding animals.
・Entering lawn areas by bicycles.
・The operation and the flight of drones or radio controlled helicopters.
・Using toys or sports equipment except in designated areas.
・Picking plants and damaging trees.

Please follow the staff instructions and rules for comfortable time in the garden.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Contact Us
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden Office, Ministry of the Environment

Address: 3 Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, 602-0881
Tel: +81-75-211-6348

User's Guide

Facility Information

Visiting Shu Sui Tei Tea-ceremony room (House)

・Open Days
 
Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
 
The Aoi-Matsuri fesitival, The Jidai-Matsuri fesitival.
・Open from
 9:30 AM - 3:15 PM (Colsed at 3:30 PM)
 ※Tea ceremonies, HAIKU and YOKYOKU gatherings can be held by prior application,
  other than open days, New Year's Eve and New Year holidays.
・Admission fee
 300 Yen/One person.

Visiting Visiter Center at the Site of the Kan-in no Miya Residence

・Open days
 All year, except Mondays (Open if a national holiday falls on a monday),
 New Year's Eve and New Year Holidays.
・Open from
 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed at 4:30 PM)
・Admission fee
 Admission free

Athletic Facilities

There are athletic facilities such as playground, tennis and gate ball courts within the park.
The facilities can be used by prior application.

Parking Areas

Nakadachiuri Parking Lot (Parking space for 16 buses and about 130 cars)
Open from : 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Leaving is available 24hours)
Seiwain Parking Lot (Parking space for about 80 cars)
Open from : 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Leaving is available 24hours)
【Applications and Inquiries】
The National Gardens Association Kyoto Gyoen
Address: 3 Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, 602-0881
Tel: +81-75-211-6364

Access to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

From JR "Kyoto Station"Access to KYOTOGYOEN National Garden
Change to Subway Karasuma Line (Kyoto Station)
from JR (Kyoto Station).
Approx. 10 min. ride of Subway Karasuma Line
from "Kyoto Station" to "Marutamachi Station".
Approx. 5 min. walk from "Marutamachi Station".
From Hankyu Line "Karasuma Station"
Change to Subway Karasuma Line (Shijo Station)
from Hankyu Kyoto Line (Karasuma Station).
Approx. 5 min. ride of Subway Karasuma Line
from "Shijo Station" to "Marutamachi Station".
Approx. 5 min. walk from "Marutamachi Station".
From Keihan Line "Jingū-Marutamachi Station"
Approx. 15 min. walk from "Jingū-Marutamachi Station".

Visiting Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace

Information Desk of Kyoto Office of Imperial Household Agencykyoto_imperial_palace
Tel: +81-75-211-1215
E-mail: kyotosankan-info@kunaicho.go.jp
Office opening hours: 8:40 - 17:00Closed on: Mondays (If a national holiday falls on a
Monday, Information Desk is open on Monday and
closed on Tuesday), December 28 -January4.

http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/
 

Visiting Kyoto State Guest House

Information Desk of Kyoto State Guest House
Tel: +81-75-223-2301
Office opening hours: 9:30 - 17:00

https://www.geihinkan.go.jp/en/kyoto/