Kyoto Gyoen National Garden [Ministry of the Environment]
Information
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 ･U, 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.
Kyotogyoen map 1.pdf
Kyotogyoen map 2.pdf
Kyotogyoen map 3.pdf
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
- 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
- 100 Yen/One person.
Visiting Kaninnomiya Residence Site
- Open days
- All year, except Mondays, New Year's Eve and New Year Holidays.
- Open from
- 9:00AM -4:00PM (Closed at 4:30PM)
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 250 cars)
- Open from : 7:40 AM - 7:30 PM (Unloading is available 24hours)
- Seiwain Parking Lot (Parking space for about 80 cars)
- Open from : 8:40 AM - 8:00 PM (Unloading is available until 8:00 PM)
Applications and Inquiries
National Gardens Association Kyoto Gyoen
Address: 3 Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, 602-0881
Tel: +81-75-211-6364
Access to KYOTOGYOEN National Garden
From JR "Kyoto Station"
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. 3 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. 3 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 Agency
Tel: +81-75-211-1215
E-mail: kyotosankan-info@kunaicho.go.jp
Office opening hours: 8:40 - 17:00
Closed on: Mondays (If a national holiday falls on a
Monday, Information Desk is open on Monday and
closed on Tuesday), December 28 - January 4.
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/