Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Nakagyō Ward / Burakuin
Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture · Historic Site
Burakuin
- Nearest stationNijō Station 0.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Heian Palace (平安宮, Heian-kyū) was the original imperial palace of Heian-kyō (present-day Kyoto), then the capital of Japan. Both the palace and the city were constructed in the late 700s and were patterned on Chinese models and designs.
From the Wikipedia article “Buraku-in” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Burakuin. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Nijō Station, 0.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 13 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Burakuin?
- Nijō Station. It is 0.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Burakuin a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kyoto City Heiankyo Sosei-Kan Museum: J o (CC BY-SA 3.0), Heian Palace: Matthias Rosenkranz from UK (CC BY 2.0), Nijō Castle: Keith Pomakis (CC BY-SA 2.5), Shiro-shoin: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Kuro-shoin: Reggaeman (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ōhiroma: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0)
